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Music Inspired By

The Undefeated

By Kwame Alexander

and Kadir Nelson

Written by Leschi Elementary School 1st graders

STYLE Session 2021
February – March

Open up to a new World

LYRICS HERE

Chorus
Open up to a whole new world that’s better
Nothing can stop us when we join together
Hold up your fist of faith, break off the hateful chains
Black lives matter, black lives matter

VERSE
Open up to a world of possible
A place where we won’t forget
Open up to a world of love and hope
We know, we can get there one day

Chorus
Open up to a whole new world that’s better
Nothing can stop us when we join together
Hold up your fist of faith, break off the hateful chains
Black lives matter, black lives matter

Instrumental

STYLE song by Meagan Krantz

Finished Song

Enter Song Here

About the Book

Kwami Alexander

The Undefeated

By Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson

Originally performed for ESPN’s The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world’s greatest heroes. The text is also peppered with references to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others, offering deeper insights into the accomplishments of the past, while bringing stark attention to the endurance and spirit of those surviving and thriving in the present. Robust back matter at the end provides valuable historical context and additional detail for those wishing to learn more.

The Newbery Award-winning author of THE CROSSOVER pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree.

The Undefeated