Game of Freedom: Mestre Bimba and the Art of Capoeira by Duncan Tonatiuh (Englis

Description: Game of Freedom by Duncan Tonatiuh In the powerful, vibrant biography Game of Freedom, award-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh sheds light on the legacy of a legendary capoeira player, Mestre Bimba, who resisted racial oppression through art and turned a marginalized practice into a global phenomenon.A meia lua whooshed in the air. The strike was evaded and followed with an aÚ. Two young men were playing capoeira in the middle of the roda. Bimba wanted to play too. Although it is debated when and where capoeira—an art form that blends martial arts, dance, acrobatics, music, and spirituality—originated exactly, one thing is certain: in the early 20th century, Brazil was the only country in the world where capoeira was played, and it was mainly practiced by people of African descent. In 1890, two years after Brazil officially abolished slavery, the game was outlawed. Wealthy, lighter-skinned society feared and looked down on capoeira, seeing it as a game for malandros—what people in power called the poor Black communities they disdained. But in the early 1920s in the city of Salvador, a man called Bimba advocated for capoeira, and those who practiced it, demanding they be treated with dignity and respect. Duncan Tonatiuhs lyrical prose and beloved full-color illustrations, inspired by pre-Columbian codices, tell the story of arguably the greatest capoeirista of all time, who fought to turn a misunderstood, persecuted Afro-Brazilian activity into a celebrated art practiced by millions around the world. In 2014, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) named capoeira an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a distinction awarded because of the games promotion of social integration and the memory it holds of the struggle against historical oppression. From an award-winning author-illustrator, Game of Freedom is a stirring celebration of solidarity and resistance through art. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Duncan Tonatiuh (toh-nah-tee-YOU) is an award-winning author-illustrator. He is both Mexican and American. He grew up in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and graduated from Parsons School of Design and Eugene Lang College in New York City. His artwork is inspired by pre-Columbian art. His aim is to create images and stories that honor the past but are relevant to todays people, especially children. His books include A Land of Books, Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns, and Separate Is Never Equal. He currently lives in San Miguel with his family but travels in the United States often. Review ****STARRED REVIEW**** "The author/illustrators trademark pre-Colombian-flavored artwork lends itself wonderfully to the subject matter, with exaggerated poses and razor-sharp linework conveying body movements. A superb portrait of Afro-Brazilian endurance." * Kirkus ****STARRED REVIEW*** "A superb tribute to an individual and to capoeira." * The Horn Book Magazine ****STARRED REVIEW*** "A great introduction to Capoeira and the persistence of Bimba to move this street performance into the mainstream. This masterpiece of illustration and narrative will appeal to readers across categories of martial arts, dance, and more." * School Library Journal *Tonatiuhs signature-style illustrations employ fluid motion to simulate capoeiras graceful acrobatics, while lengthy informative text conveys the history of Bimba and of the once-persecuted Afro-Brazilian cultural expression. * Publishers Weekly *Tonatiuh returns with another exemplary picture book biography, this time intertwining the stories of Brazilian martial artist Mestre Bimba and the performance art of capoeira * Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books * Promotional In this powerful, vibrant biography, award-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh sheds light on the legacy of a legendary capoeira player, Mestre Bimba, who resisted racial oppression through art and turned a marginalized practice into a global phenomenon Details ISBN1419764586 Author Duncan Tonatiuh Short Title Game of Freedom Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1419764586 ISBN-13 9781419764585 Format Hardcover Imprint Abrams Books for Young Readers Subtitle Mestre Bimba and the Art of Capoeira DEWEY 792.8 Pages 48 UK Release Date 2023-11-23 Publisher Abrams Publication Date 2023-11-23 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Illustrations Full-color illustrations throughout NZ Release Date 2023-11-23 US Release Date 2023-11-23 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2023-10-25 Audience Age 4-8 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151584912;

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