An American Story (Coretta Scott King Award Winner)
A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award BookA 2023 New York Times Best Children's BookA 2023 Publisher's Weekly Best Picture BookAn NPR Best Book of the Year#1 New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author of The Undefeated, Kwame Alexander, pens a powerful picture book that tells the story of American slavery through the voice of a teacher struggling to help her students understand its harrowing history. From the fireside tales in an African village, through the unspeakable passage across the Atlantic, to the backbreaking work in the fields of the South, this is a story of a people's struggle and strength, horror and hope. This is the story of American slavery, a story that needs to be told and understood by all of us. A testament to the resilience of the African American community, this book honors what has been and envisions what is to be. With stunning mixed-media illustrations by Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winning artist Dare Coulter, this is a potent book for those who want to speak the truth. Perfect for family sharing, the classroom, and homeschooling.
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An American Story (Coretta Scott King Award Winner)
A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award BookA 2023 New York Times Best Children's BookA 2023 Publisher's Weekly Best Picture BookAn NPR Best Book of the Year#1 New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author of The Undefeated, Kwame Alexander, pens a powerful picture book that tells the story of American slavery through the voice of a teacher struggling to help her students understand its harrowing history. From the fireside tales in an African village, through the unspeakable passage across the Atlantic, to the backbreaking work in the fields of the South, this is a story of a people's struggle and strength, horror and hope. This is the story of American slavery, a story that needs to be told and understood by all of us. A testament to the resilience of the African American community, this book honors what has been and envisions what is to be. With stunning mixed-media illustrations by Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winning artist Dare Coulter, this is a potent book for those who want to speak the truth. Perfect for family sharing, the classroom, and homeschooling.
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| ISBN-13: | 9780316473125 |
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| Publisher: | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Publication date: | 01/03/2023 |
| Pages: | 56 |
| Product dimensions: | 10.20(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.50(d) |
| Age Range: | 4 - 8 Years |
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