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Polo Cowboy
G. Neri
Illustrator: Jesse Joshua Watson
Ages: 12+
Published: 2021
Publisher: Candlewick
ISBN: 978-1-5362-0711-8
Keywords: Racism, Poverty, Social Emotional, Horses, Black cowboys of Philadelphia
Compelling story about an African American boy and his attachment to his horse. When he discovers polo, he throws himself into learning how to play. Illustrations on Bristol board.