Football's Champions of Change

SHORTLISTED for the Charles Tyrwhitt Children's Sports Book of the Year 2024

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

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Beskrivning

This inspirational book charts the history of the anti-racism movement in English football and beyond, shining a light on both the divisive and unifying power of the beautiful game.Discover the star footballers, which include the likes of Arthur Wharton, Walter Tull and Clyde Best from the early days, to the modern greats such as Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka who have faced and fought racial bigotry on the pitch and helped advance the cause. There are also commentaries and insights from coaches, referees as well as grassroots activists who are prominent voices in the mainstream andsocial media. Features inspiring vox pops from young, modern-day aspiring players and fans from different ethnic backgrounds, explaining their experiences and their own battle (and triumphs) to be treated equally on the pitch and in society.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2023-09-14
Mått:174 x 226 x 16 mm
Vikt:503 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Läsålder:9-12
Antal sidor:128
Förlag:Hachette Children's Group
Illustratör:Laura Greenan
Medarbetare:Brian Deane
ISBN:9781783129423

Utforska kategorier

Historia inom Barn och ungdom
Bollsport inom Barn och ungdom

Mer om författaren

Damian Johnson (Author) Damian Johnson is a familiar face and voice of football on TV, both in the UK and overseas. He has worked for top broadcasters including BBC Sport, Radio Five Live, BT Sport and the English Premier League. He has interviewed all the major players and managers and reported from three World Cups, three European Championships and six Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. Football's Champions of Change is his first book.Laura Greenan (Illustrator) Laura Greenan is a freelance illustrator based in London, UK. In another life she worked for over 10 years as a graphic designer before leaving to become her own boss, and to indulge her more colourful side! She works digitally, both in vectors and on the iPad, to create vibrant, maximalist, and most importantly, fun, pop art style illustrations.

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'This book's brilliant. I'm going to give a copy of this to my granddaughter!'

Innehållsförteckning

Foreword by Brian Deane - Introduction by Kick It Out's Troy Townsend - Football Under the Spotlight - Back in the Olden Days - The Rise of Tribalism - The Ugly Side of the Beautiful Game - The Winds of Change - Breaking Down Barriers - The Fight Goes On.