The Ashe Brothers: How Arthur and Johnnie Changed Tennis Forever
Judy Allen Dodson, illustrated by David Wilkerson
Set against racial tension and segregation in 1968, the book recounts Arthur Ashe’s rise to the top of tennis. His younger brother Johnnie plays a central role in Arthur’s breakthrough as the first Black man to overcome the color barrier in men’s tennis. Their relationship includes love, rivalry, and support, and the account reaches Arthur’s Grand Slam victory. The biography presents their sibling bond alongside Arthur’s athletic success.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
