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An American story / Kwame Alexander ; art by Dare Coulter.
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. -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316473125
- ISBN: 031647312X
- ISBN: 9780800060732
- ISBN: 0800060733
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company , [2023]
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 4-8 years Little, Brown and Company. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 4.5 0.5 516398. |
| Awards Note: | Dogwood Readers Award Nominee, 2024 |
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| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 46 of 46 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 46 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City Public Library | JE ALE (Text) | 0001012499244 | JUV Easy | Available | - |
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An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner)
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An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner)
A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Book A 2023 New York Times Best Children's Book A 2023 Publisher's Weekly Best Picture Book An 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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