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This is an important and unique topic told in an engaging narrative style, featuring a little-known sport, a great athlete, and an even greater story of ultimate sportsmanship."- SLJ "The illustrations are vivid and dynamic. "Authors Kearney and Rosswood develop this picture book memoir about the world's first openly gay strongman using emphatic text, while Chanani's vivid hues emphasize Kearney's bold aesthetic."- Publishers Weekly 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. 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. Rob dreams of becoming a champion strongman. She invites you to visit her online at the Book "An inspirational picture book memoir that follows Rob Kearney's journey to becoming the first openly gay strongman competitor, proud to wear rainbow colors"-īook Synopsis A Stonewall Honor Book! A fresh, charming picture book that shows there are lots of ways to be STRONG. Nidhi lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and kid. Rob’s story inspired her to start weightlifting, but she feels strongest when she is drawing, dreaming, and spending time with her family. 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.

Eric lives in New York with his husband, Mat, and their two children. 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. He lives in Massachusetts with his husband, Joey.Įric Rosswood is an LGBTQ+ activist and the award-winning author of Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood and The Ultimate Guide for Gay Dads. 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 is a North American champion, world-record holder, and a Pro Ambassador for Athlete Ally. About the Author Rob Kearney is the only openly gay professional strongman in the world.