{"product_id":"preorder-do-it-for-the-people-by-derrick-barnes-gordon-c-james-out-jan-26-2027","title":"PREORDER: Do It For the People by Derrick Barnes + Gordon C. James | OUT JAN 26, 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003eExcited to partner with Derrick Barnes \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand \u003cspan\u003eillustrator \u003c\/span\u003eGordon C. James for their young adult book release of Do It for the People, an \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehomage to Black athlete activists throughout history.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBonuses include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal sketch from Gordon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBookmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned copy of book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt of sketch and bookmark TBA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the critically acclaimed and award-winning creators of \u003ci\u003eCrown \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e I Am Every Good Thing\u003c\/i\u003e, Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. James, comes an illustrated nonfiction young adult homage to Black athlete activists throughout history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not your typical book about sports. This one begins…\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eAN ATHLETE PROTESTING THE MISTREATMENT OF AMERICAN CITIZENS DOES NOT MAKE THEM ANTI-AMERICAN.\u003c\/i\u003e”\u003cbr\u003eAnd through a series of powerful poems, freedom-oriented prose, and dynamic illustration, Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. James introduce young readers and change-makers to athletes such as Muhammad Ali, Curt Flood, and Elgin Baylor who used their voices and influence to shake up the landscape of American sports and justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTIMELY AND TOPICAL:\u003c\/b\u003e Teaches readers about a continued cultural discussion from a resonant and impactful perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMADE TO CAPTURE THE ATTENTION OF YOUNG READERS\u003c\/b\u003e: With a mix of prose, poetry, quotes, and illustrations, readers can dive into important history that might otherwise go untold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFROM AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM\u003c\/b\u003e: Caldecott Honoree Gordon C. James and Kirkus Prize, Coretta Scott King Honor, and Newbery Honor recipient Derrick Barnes have teamed up again to create a memorable, impactful, and important book---this time for young adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Brave + Kind Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51025123967046,"sku":"0358006066","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0126\/8596\/7418\/files\/preorder_-_2.png?v=1794588216","url":"https:\/\/www.braveandkindbooks.com\/products\/preorder-do-it-for-the-people-by-derrick-barnes-gordon-c-james-out-jan-26-2027","provider":"Brave + Kind Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}