# Bobby: A Story of Robert F. Kennedy - Hardcover

by **Deborah Wiles** (Author), **Tatyana Fazlalizadeh** (Illustrator)

**From two-time National Book Award finalist Deborah Wiles comes a compelling biography of Robert Kennedy.**

_Americans claimed Robert Kennedy as one of their own. They called him Bobby._

Lyrical and evocative text by Deborah Wiles (_Countdown_, _Revolution_, _Anthem_, and _Kent State_) brings the story of Robert F. Kennedy to life, with breathtaking illustrations by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh.

_Bobby_ is set in 1968, with a grandfather telling his grandchild about Kennedy's life. Bobby was the younger brother of President John F. Kennedy. He became an accomplished public servant and activist in his own right. Though his run for presidency was tragically cut short on June 5, 1968, Bobby proved the value of empathy and grit. The story concludes as his funeral train makes its solemn journey from New York to Washington, DC.

Kennedy was perceived by many to be a rare unifying force in American politics. He was beloved by Americans of all races for his integrity and devotion to the civil rights cause. His life continues to inspire efforts for social change.

Deborah Wiles's _Bobby_ will illuminate the importance of Robert Kennedy's life for children, parents, teachers, and librarians. Informative back matter is included.

### Author Biography

Deborah Wiles is the author of the picture book _Freedom Summer_ and the novels: _Love, Ruby Lavender_; _The Aurora County All-Stars_; _Each Little Bird That Sings_, a National Book Award finalist; and _A Long Line of Cakes_. She is also the author of the documentary novels _Countdown_; _Revolution_, a National Book Award Finalist; and _Anthem_. She has vivid memories of ducking and covering under her school desk during air raid drills at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis. She also sang in the Glee Club, was a champion speller, and hated Field Day. Deborah lives in Atlanta, Georgia. You can visit her on the web at deborahwiles.com.  
Tatyana Fazlalizadeh is a Black/Iranian visual artist and Oklahoma City native. She is a painter whose work ranges from the gallery to the streets, using visual art to address the daily oppressive experiences of marginalized people through beautifully drawn and painted portraits. Her street art series, "Stop Telling Women to Smile," addressing sexual harassment in public spaces, can be found on walls across the globe. In 2019, she was the inaugural Public Artist in Residence for the New York City Commission on Human Rights. Fazlalizadeh has been profiled by the _New York Times_, NPR, MSNBC, the _New Yorker_, and _Time Magazine_. She has lectured at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Brooklyn Museum, New Orleans Contemporary Arts Center, and several universities including Stanford, Brown, USC, and Pratt Institute. Fazlalizadeh's work can be seen on Spike Lee's Netflix series, She's Gotta Have It, for which she is also served as the show's art consultant. In 2020, Tatyana's debut book _Stop Telling Women to Smile: Stories of Street Harassment_ and _How We're Taking Back Our Power_ released from Seal Press. She is based in Brooklyn, NY.

**Number of Pages:** 48

**Dimensions:** 0.48 x 11.21 x 8.86 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 06, 2022

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Bobby: A Story of Robert F. Kennedy

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 5.4

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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