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Hi! Deb Gonzales here. I’m a children’s author, career educator, and marketing strategist who has spent years crafting resources that connect people with literature in meaningful ways. As the founder of Guides by Deb, I’ve created over 400+ standards-aligned educator guides for some of the finest books in the business. And as the founder of Pin Lit Marketing, I now help book creators harness the power of Pinterest to expand their reach and keep their books discoverable for years to come.

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WNDB: Ashe Brothers: How Arthur and Johnnie Ashe Changed Tennis by Judy Allen Dodson

WNDB: Ashe Brothers: How Arthur and Johnnie Ashe Changed Tennis by Judy Allen Dodson

Debbie Gonzales
Picture Book, Text Set

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How Arthur and Johnnie Ashe Changed Tennis 

Written by Judy Allen Dodson

Illustrated by David Wilkerson

Published by Capstone Editions

Synopsis:

This untold story of Johnnie’s quiet sacrifice and stoic heroism for his brother, his county, and for the world to witness Arthur’s dream come true is truly- A Brother’s Gift. Allowing Arthur to play tennis and ultimately make history, and fifty years later, Arthur still holds the record for being the only African American man to win three major tennis championships.

Key Teaching Value: Illuminates how one brother’s quiet sacrifice shaped history—inviting students to link personal values of integrity, love, and equity with broader lessons in courage and social change.

Educator Guide Content Summary: Through the story of Arthur and Johnnie Ashe, students explore brotherhood, sacrifice, and racial equity in sports. The guide builds comprehension and empathy with discussion on integrity and courage, connects to nonfiction pairings featuring other Black trailblazers in athletics and the arts, and aligns with CCSS in reading and speaking.

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