Strong
A Stonewall Honor Book! A fresh, charming picture book that shows there are lots of ways to be STRONG. Rob dreams of becoming a champion strongman. He wants to flip huge tires, lug boulders, and haul trucks -- and someday be the strongest man in the world! But he feels like he can't fit in with his bright leggings, unicorn T-shirts, and rainbow-dyed hair. Will Rob find a way to step into his true self and be a champion? With bold illustrations and an engaging, informative text, Strong introduces readers to Rob Kearney and his journey from an athletic kid trying to find his place to the world's first openly gay professional strongman.
Author: Rob Kearney, Eric Rosswood
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 05/10/2022
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 10.30h x 10.25w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780316292900
Audience: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 518419 / Strong
Award: Stonewall Book Award - Honor Book
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2022
Booklist 05/15/2022 pg. 41
School Library Journal 07/08/2022 pg. 1
Publishers Weekly 09/05/2022
About the Author
Rob Kearney is the only openly gay professional strongman in the world. He is a North American champion, world-record holder, and a Pro Ambassador for Athlete Ally. Rob finds strength in taking pride in himself, support from friends and family, and working hard every day to make his dreams come true. He lives in Massachusetts with his husband, Joey. Eric Rosswood is an LGBTQ+ activist and the award-winning author of Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood and The Ultimate Guide for Gay Dads. He believes being strong means being true to yourself and strives to do that every day by being the best dad, writer, and friend he can be. Eric lives in New York with his husband, Mat, and their two children. Nidhi Chanani is the award-winning creator of the graphic novels Pashmina and Jukebox and the illustrator of many picture books, including I Will Be Fierce by Bea Birdsong. Rob's story inspired her to start weightlifting, but she feels strongest when she is drawing, dreaming, and spending time with her family. Nidhi lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and kid. She invites you to visit her online at everydayloveart.com.
Author: Rob Kearney, Eric Rosswood
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 05/10/2022
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 10.30h x 10.25w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780316292900
Audience: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 518419 / Strong
Award: Stonewall Book Award - Honor Book
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2022
Booklist 05/15/2022 pg. 41
School Library Journal 07/08/2022 pg. 1
Publishers Weekly 09/05/2022
About the Author
Rob Kearney is the only openly gay professional strongman in the world. He is a North American champion, world-record holder, and a Pro Ambassador for Athlete Ally. Rob finds strength in taking pride in himself, support from friends and family, and working hard every day to make his dreams come true. He lives in Massachusetts with his husband, Joey. Eric Rosswood is an LGBTQ+ activist and the award-winning author of Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood and The Ultimate Guide for Gay Dads. He believes being strong means being true to yourself and strives to do that every day by being the best dad, writer, and friend he can be. Eric lives in New York with his husband, Mat, and their two children. Nidhi Chanani is the award-winning creator of the graphic novels Pashmina and Jukebox and the illustrator of many picture books, including I Will Be Fierce by Bea Birdsong. Rob's story inspired her to start weightlifting, but she feels strongest when she is drawing, dreaming, and spending time with her family. Nidhi lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and kid. She invites you to visit her online at everydayloveart.com.
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