Description
#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 newcomer Dare Coulter, this is a potent book for those who want to speak the truth. Perfect for family sharing, the classroom, and homeschooling.
Author: Kwame Alexander
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 01/03/2023
Pages: 56
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.10w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780316473125
Audience: Ages 4-8
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516398 / American Story
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/01/2022 pg. 67
School Library Journal 12/01/2022 pg. 98
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2022
Publishers Weekly 12/19/2022
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2023 pg. 98
BookPage 02/01/2023
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2023 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
About the Author
Dare Coulter (she/her) is an award-winning artist, muralist, and sculptor whose primary artistic objective is to create positive imagery of black people and families. She lives in North Carolina but intends to have a global presence by installing sculptures depicting black joy around the world. She invites you to visit her at darecoulter.com and can be found on Instagram and Twitter @darecoulter.
Author: Kwame Alexander
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 01/03/2023
Pages: 56
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.10w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780316473125
Audience: Ages 4-8
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516398 / American Story
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/01/2022 pg. 67
School Library Journal 12/01/2022 pg. 98
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2022
Publishers Weekly 12/19/2022
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2023 pg. 98
BookPage 02/01/2023
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2023 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
About the Author
Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, publisher, and New York Times bestselling author of 35 books, including the Caldecott Medal and Newbery Honor-winning picture book The Undefeated, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, the Newbery medal-winning novel, The Crossover (a forthcoming TV series on Disney plus), and Becoming Muhammad Ali, co-authored with James Patterson. He is also a regular contributor to NPR's Morning Edition. He invites you to visit him at kwamealexander.com.
Dare Coulter (she/her) is an award-winning artist, muralist, and sculptor whose primary artistic objective is to create positive imagery of black people and families. She lives in North Carolina but intends to have a global presence by installing sculptures depicting black joy around the world. She invites you to visit her at darecoulter.com and can be found on Instagram and Twitter @darecoulter.