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Q&A with author Charles R. Smith Jr. about his book Black Jack

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Watch video hear author Charles R. Smith, Jr. talk book Black Jack: The Ballad Jack Johnson, picture book children legendary boxer Jack Johnson. In author interview, Smith talks history nonfiction book, idea write Jack Johnson biography children, book' illustrations Shane W. Evans. Born Arthur John Johnson southern state Texas, Jack Johnson renowned boxers twentieth century. Through hard work persistence, climbed ranks, swing jab eventually busting color barrier. As black man win Heavyweight Championship, title line. Published commemorate 100th anniversary history-making bout (July 4, 1910), extraordinary marriage poetry fabulous collage artwork— splendid achievement . Learn picture book Black Jack .macmillan. Learn children' book author Charles R. Smith, Jr. .macmillan. Read children' book illustrator Shane W. Evans .macmillan.