# Strong - Hardcover

by **Rob Kearney** (Author), **Eric Rosswood** (Author), **Nidhi Chanani** (Illustrator)

**A Stonewall Honor Book!**

A fresh, charming picture book that shows there are lots of ways to be STRONG.

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?

With bold illustrations and an engaging, informative text, _Strong_ introduces 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.

### Author Biography

**Rob Kearney** is 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.

**Eric Rosswood** is 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.

**Nidhi Chanani** is the award-winning creator of the graphic novels _Pashmina_ and _Jukebox_ and the illustrator of many picture books, including _I Will Be Fierce_ 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.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 10.3 x 10.25 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** May 10, 2022

**Award:** Stonewall Book Award (2023)

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Strong

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

**Reading Level:** 3.8

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

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