{"product_id":"major-taylor-champion-cyclist-hardcover","title":"Major Taylor, Champion Cyclist - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLesa Cline-Ransome\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJames E. Ransome\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the inspiring true story of extraordinary professional cyclist Major Taylor in this nonfiction picture book from Coretta Scott King Award winners Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1891, Marshall Taylor could ride his bike forward, backward, even perched on the handlebars. When his stunts landed him a job at the famous Indiana bike shop Hay and Willits, folks were amazed that a thirteen-year-old black boy could be such a crackerjack cyclist. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLittle Marshall Taylor would use his dedication, undeniable talent, and daring speed to transform himself into Major Taylor, turning pro at the age of eighteen, winning the world championship title just three years later, and battling racism and the odds to become a true American hero.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLesa Cline-Ransome is the author of numerous nonfiction and historical fiction titles for picture book, chapter book, middle grade, and young adult readers. Her \u003ci\u003eOne Big Open Sky \u003c\/i\u003ewas both a Coretta Scott King Honor book and a Newbery Honor book. Her picture books include \u003ci\u003eFighting with Love: The Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eof John Lewis\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Her Pen: The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne. \u003c\/i\u003eHer verse biography of Harriet Tubman, \u003ci\u003eBefore She Was Harriet\u003c\/i\u003e, was nominated for an NAACP Image Award and received a Jane Addams Children's Book Honor, Christopher Award, and Coretta Scott King Honor for Illustration. Her debut middle grade novel, \u003ci\u003eFinding Langston\u003c\/i\u003e, won the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction and received the Coretta Scott King Award Author Honor. She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York with her husband and frequent collaborator, James Ransome, and their family. Visit her at LesaClineRansome.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJames E. Ransome's \u003ci\u003eFighting with Love: The Legacy of John Lewis \u003c\/i\u003ewas called \"a warm tribute\" by \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e and \"highly recommended\" by \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, both in starred reviews. His highly acclaimed illustrations for \u003ci\u003eBefore She Was Harriet \u003c\/i\u003ereceived the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor. His other award-winning titles include the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honor Book \u003ci\u003eThe Bell Rang\u003c\/i\u003e, Coretta Scott King Author Award Honor Book \u003ci\u003eUncle Jed's Barbershop\u003c\/i\u003e, Reading Rainbow Book \u003ci\u003eSweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLet My People Go\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the NAACP Image Award. James is also a recipient of the ALA Children's Literature Legacy Award. He is on the faculty at the School of Visual Arts in the MFA Illustration Visual Essay program. James frequently collaborates with his wife, author Lesa Cline-Ransome. They live in New York's Hudson Valley region with their family. Visit James at JamesRansome.com.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 11.76 x 9.86 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young Hoosier Book Award (2007)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Sower Award (2007)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Major Taylor, Champion Cyclist\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53457113645363,"sku":"9780689831591","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/qS8zqfId7C9780689831591.webp?v=1781251019","url":"https:\/\/rbangel-store.myshopify.com\/products\/major-taylor-champion-cyclist-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}