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Chambers, Veronica

Double Dutch: A Celebration of Jump Rope, Rhyme, and Sisterhood

64 pp. | Hyperion/Jump | September, 2002 | Trade ISBN 0-7868-0512-9 $$18.99
(4) 4-6 This exuberant treasury of observations and insights about jumping rope and its practitioners ("They are astronauts of the asphalt") makes a strong case that it has long been a means of fostering friendships and self-esteem, particularly among African-American girls. The plentiful uncaptioned photos of jump ropers from different eras and cultures are inspiring, but it's often unclear if the images correspond with the text.
Reviewer: Nell Beram

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