{"product_id":"strong-hardcover","title":"Strong - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRob Kearney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEric Rosswood\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNidhi Chanani\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Stonewall Honor Book! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A fresh, charming picture book that shows there are lots of ways to be STRONG. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Rob dreams of becoming a champion strongman. He wants to flip huge tires, lug boulders, and haul trucks -- and someday be the strongest man in the world! But he feels like he can't fit in with his bright leggings, unicorn T-shirts, and rainbow-dyed hair. Will Rob find a way to step into his true self and be a champion? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With bold illustrations and an engaging, informative text, \u003ci\u003eStrong \u003c\/i\u003eintroduces readers to Rob Kearney and his journey from an athletic kid trying to find his place to the world's first openly gay professional strongman.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRob Kearney \u003c\/b\u003eis the only openly gay professional strongman in the world. He is a North American champion, world-record holder, and a Pro Ambassador for Athlete Ally. Rob finds strength in taking pride in himself, support from friends and family, and working hard every day to make his dreams come true. He lives in Massachusetts with his husband, Joey. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric Rosswood \u003c\/b\u003eis an LGBTQ+ activist and the award-winning author of Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood and The Ultimate Guide for Gay Dads. He believes being strong means being true to yourself and strives to do that every day by being the best dad, writer, and friend he can be. Eric lives in New York with his husband, Mat, and their two children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNidhi Chanani\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning creator of the graphic novels \u003ci\u003ePashmina \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eJukebox\u003c\/i\u003e and the illustrator of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eI Will Be Fierce\u003c\/i\u003e by Bea Birdsong. Rob's story inspired her to start weightlifting, but she feels strongest when she is drawing, dreaming, and spending time with her family. Nidhi lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and kid. She invites you to visit her online at everydayloveart.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.3 x 10.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 10, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stonewall Book Award (2023)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42698528751679,"sku":"9780316292900","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/f5620095483321c3674de222f041bf9a.webp?v=1765010505","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/strong-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}