The Ashe Brothers: How Arthur And Johnnie Changed Tennis Forever

The Ashe Brothers: How Arthur and Johnnie Changed Tennis Forever

Product Description In 1968, Arthur Ashe climbed his way to the top of the tennis world in a time filled with racial tension and segregation. But his success didn't happen without help. Arthur's close relationship with his younger brother, Johnnie, was key to Arthur becoming the first Black man to break the color barrier in men's tennis. A layered story full of love, sibling rivalry, and unconditional support, The Ashe Brothers tells the little-known story behind Arthur's Grand Slam win. About the Author Judy Allen Dodson is all about the book, reading it as a librarian, preserving it as an archivist, and writing it as a children's book author. Judy is the winner of the SCBWI On-the-Verge Emerging Voices Award, the recipient of multiple North Carolina Arts Council grants, a Highlights Foundation Diversity Fellow in Children's Literature, and the regional co-ambassador for the Authors Guild. She's the author of the Junior Library Guild selection, Escape From Hurricane Katrina. Judy has a passion for celebrating diverse children's literature and teaching young readers about history. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her family. Visit her online at judyallendodson.com and follow her on Twitter @jadlibrarian.

David Wilkerson is a Black American illustrator who was born in Denver, CO and is currently based in Maryland. He believes that there is healing in storytelling, and that it is the job of creatives to contribute to that cause. His career began in the animation industry, working as a character designer, prop designer, and background designer. David developed a love for illustration during his time at the Savannah College of Art and Design. David believes that creation itself is what we live in, and he's spent the last 20+ years creating the most authentic version of himself as possible.