This book, along with others in the ever-expanding Little People, Big Dreams seriesby Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, is a wonderful way to introduce young audiences to thelives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

In this story, readers will learn about the famed track and field star, Jesse Owens, who broke barriers not only with his extreme athletic talent and record-breaking racing times, but also for his fortitude in challenging racism on the world stage at the 1936 Berlin Olympics and beyond.

Ages 5-8; hardcover; 32 pages.