Grind: An Ode to Skateboarding

Author: Carole Boston Weatherford
Publisher: Reycraft Books
Published: 09/23/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 11.30h x 9.30w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781478891864
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/25/2025

About the Author
Boston Weatherford, Carole: - A one-time "skateboard mom," Carole Boston Weatherford was practically born with ink in her blood. The daughter of a printer, she began writing at age 6 and soon after saw her poems in print. Her 80-plus books include such acclaimed titles as Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre, How Do You Spell Unfair: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee, and Kin: Rooted in Hope. Her books have garnered 2 NAACP Image Awards and 18 American Library Association Youth Media Awards, including a Newbery Honor, Coretta Scott King Award, and 4 Caldecott Honors. Her career achievements have been recognized with the North Carolina Award for Literature, the Nonfiction Award from the Children's Book Guild, and induction into the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame. The 2024 Young People's Poet Laureate and retired English professor lives in Maryland.García López, Néstor Omar: - Omar García, widely known as Angurria, is a talented Dominican artist with a rich and diverse career spanning 25 years in the realms of illustration, art direction, and graphic muralism. Throughout his journey, he has collaborated with numerous local and international brands, showcasing his exceptional talent in their campaigns. Angurria's influence extends beyond his artwork as he has also served as an educator, teaching courses at esteemed institutions such as the School of Arts of Chavón, APEC University, Brothers, Centro León, and Creative Box. Through his teaching, he instills not only artistic sensitivity but also the discipline necessary for his students to pursue their dreams. Internationally, Angurria has made his mark at mural festivals around the world. Angurria's journey is a testament to his unwavering dedication to his craft, his commitment to sharing his knowledge, and his passion for celebrating Dominican and Latino culture through his work.