Crystal Hubbard’s GAME, SET, MATCH, CHAMPION ARTHUR ASHE, illustrated by Kevin Belford, is a tribute to one of the most amazing athletes of the twentieth century. Not only was Arthur Ashe a remarkable championship tennis player, but he was also a life-long advocate for human rights, at home and abroad. This unlikely champion earned a… Read more »
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Crystal’s Story
I was born in St. Louis, Missouri. My mother was a teacher, and she raised me and my five sisters with help from my Grandma Hazel, who lived in one of the two apartments above ours. My Grandma was the best cook and she was very strong. When I was little, she used to hold… Read more »
Your Friend, Crystal Hubbard
Dear Reader, When I was eight-years-old, I met a professional tennis player named Arthur Ashe. He was a very nice man who didn’t look like an athlete. He was tall and skinny and wore big glasses. I thought he looked like a teacher, not the number-one tennis player in the world! Mr. Ashe was very… Read more »
Rodeo and More!
Rodeo, a sport? Yes, indeed. Rodeo is the United States only “home-grown” sport. Interest and participation in rodeo competition has been soaring. RODEO by Robin Johnson will bring readers right into the arena where the dust is swirling and cowboys and cowgirls are getting ready to ride a rearing-kicking bronco or a twisting, spinning Brahma… Read more »
