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Crossing the Finish Line

by Thushanthi Ponweera and Maithili Joshi
Hardback
Age range: 4 to 8 years old Publication Date: 01/06/2025

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An inspiring nonfiction picture book about the courage and perseverance of 1964 Sri Lankan Olympian Ranatunge Karunananda, and the ways in which we define success.

Sri Lankan soldier Ranatunge Karunananda is the first runner to ever represent his country in the 10,000-meter race in the Olympic Games. Despite the lack of support and resources, Karu stands on the track in Japan, determined to represent Sri Lanka and his family well.

As the race begins and the other runners lap Karu time and again, he presses on despite objections, winning not the race but the hearts of the 70,000-person crowd, and inspiring people across the world to stay steadfast in the race for their dreams.

ISBN:
9781454950189
9781454950189
Category:
Sports & outdoor recreation
Age range:
4 to 8 years old
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
01-06-2025
Publisher:
Sterling Publishing Co Inc
Country of origin:
United States
Thushanthi Ponweera

Thushanthi Ponweera is a children’s book author and poet from Sri Lanka. She is the author of I Am Kavi, a middle grade novel in verse, as well as the picture book My Best Friend’s Bangles.

Maithili Joshi

Maithili Joshi is a South Asian illustrator and designer based in New York City. She grew up in Pune, and she was drawn to the art of book making from a young age. Since graduating from the School of Visual Arts, she has been working with various publishers to create illustrations for picture books, while also designing MG/YA novel covers with Scholastic, where she works full time.

Her illustrated works include Rainbow Bangles by Thushanthi Ponweera, which was a JLG Gold Standard Selection. Maithili enjoys the sun, ice cream, and long city walks. 

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