Jael Richardson: The Stone Thrower (A Family-Friendly Event)
October 20, 2016
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2016-09-16 17:00:002016-09-16 17:00:00America/EdmontonJael Richardson: The Stone Thrower (A Family-Friendly Event)All ages are welcome to join author Jael Richardson for this reading of The Stone Thrower, a new picture book by Jael Richardson with illustrations by Matt James. The book is based on Richardson's memoir of the same name, and examines the career of her father, African-American football player Chuck Ealey. Despite the racist taunts he faced at all the games he played in high school, Chuck maintained a remarkable level of dedication and determination. And when discrimination followed him to university and beyond, Chuck Ealey remained undefeated.
This event is presented with support from the Chinese Lions Club and the Multicultural Education Foundation.
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Jael Richardson: The Stone Thrower (A Family-Friendly Event)
Stanley A. Milner Library Theatre - Edmonton Public Library
All ages are welcome to join author Jael Richardson for this reading of The Stone Thrower, a new picture book by Jael Richardson with illustrations by Matt James. The book is based on Richardson's memoir of the same name, and examines the career of her father, African-American football player Chuck Ealey. Despite the racist taunts he faced at all the games he played in high school, Chuck maintained a remarkable level of dedication and determination. And when discrimination followed him to university and beyond, Chuck Ealey remained undefeated.
This event is presented with support from the Chinese Lions Club and the Multicultural Education Foundation.
