Float Like A Butterfly
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Shelley, hostess of the Beyond the Page Cafe, reads "Float Like a Butterfly" to the Cafe kids. This brief biography of Muhammad Ali emphasizes his drive to succeed and strong self-esteem. The Cafe kids then have an online interview with the book's author Ntozake Shange and illustrator Edel Rodriguez. The session ends with a "visit" to a gym that caters to young people who share Ali's spirit.
Media Details
Runtime: 16 minutes 10 seconds
- Topic: History, Literature, Social Science
- Subtopic: African-Americans, Children's Literature, Self-Perception
- Grade/Interest Level: 3 - 6
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- Release Year: 2002
- Producer/Distributor: Disney Educational Productions
- Series: Beyond The Page
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