(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Kevin Belford. This picture book biography focuses largely on the difficulties Ashe overcame along the way to achieving his stellar tennis goals. Born in an era of segregated sports facilities, lacking financial support, and often restricted from playing in tournaments, Ashe persevered; the text culminates in his 1975 defeat of Jimmy Connors. Belford's motion-filled acrylic illustrations enhance Hubbard's readable text. Timeline. Bib.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Robert McGuire. At the turn of the previous century, African American jockey Jimmy Winkfield "was a genuine star" in the horse racing world. This picture book biography focuses on race highlights and on the effects prejudice had on Wink's career. The expository text is wordy and the oil paintings lack much dimension, but the book offers a worthwhile look at its subject. Bib.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith