Me and Muhammad Ali
Me and Muhammad Ali by Jabari Asim is a children’s book published by Penguin on October 18, 2022. This 32-page edition is presented in English and captures the joyous encounter of a young boy named Langston with his idol, the legendary boxing champion and poet Muhammad Ali. The story highlights Langston’s admiration for Ali’s remarkable qualities, including his speed, strength, and poetic talent, as well as the excitement surrounding an event where he hopes to meet his hero.
In this narrative, readers will follow Langston’s journey as he prepares for the day he has long awaited. The book explores themes of courage and determination, showcasing how Langston channels the fearlessness he admires in Ali when faced with obstacles. As he navigates the challenges of meeting his hero, Langston’s experience becomes a celebration of identity and self-empowerment, resonating with young readers through its focus on emotions and feelings. This engaging story also touches on social themes relevant to the African American experience, making it a meaningful addition to juvenile fiction.
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A little boy’s joyous encounter with his hero, boxing champion and poet Muhammad Ali, is everything he’s dreamed of—and more!
Like most of the kids he knows, Langston is a huge fan of boxing champ Muhammad Ali. After all, Ali is the greatest for so many reasons—his speed, his strength, his confidence—and his poetry. Langston loves that Ali can float like a butterfly and sting like a bee, and Ali’s words give him confidence to spin his own poems. When Langston hears the champ is coming to the local high school, he’s ecstatic—this will be a day that will go down in history for him. When the big day arrives, Langston gets a special haircut, and floats like a butterfly to meet his hero—so imagine his disappointment when a guard tries to stop him at the door, saying the event is just for students. Fortunately, Langston has learned a thing or two about fearlessness from the champ and is quick about not taking “no” for an answer. And just like that, a dream comes true for Langston that leaves him feeling wrapped in a warm glow and chanting I’m quick and I’m strong. I’m Black and I’m free. I’m brave and I’m bold, like Muhammad Ali!
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