Lewis Tewanima: Born to Run

By Sharon Solomon

More than one hundred years ago, in a small Hopi village in Arizona, a young man named Lewis Tewanima loved to run. When the United States government took him from his home and forced him to adapt to European ways, he kept his connection to his tribe strong by running. Tewanima competed in many races, including the Olympics in 1908 in London, England, and again in 1912 in Stockholm, Sweden, alongside legendary Indian athlete Jim Thorpe. Tewanima set records and met a king and a president, and more than one million people came to a parade in his honor. But the famous athlete wasn't truly happy as long as he was away from his tribe.

Warm illustrations accurately bring to life the beauty of Tewanima's homeland. Clear and compelling writing contextualizes the life of this extraordinary man for young readers. Inspiring and hopeful, this biography shows how one man stayed true to his home even while far away.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1455619418
• ISBN13: 9781455619412
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.7" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3