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An American Story

 Author: Kwame Alexander  Category: Black History, Civil Rights, Elementary School, Perseverance and Determination, Politics and Government, Prejudice and Racism, Preschool, Slavery  Country: United States  Language: English  Reading Age: Elementary School, Preschool More Details  Amazon  Bookshop org
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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.

An American Story
Written by Kwame Alexander
Illustrated by Dare Coulter

Source: Publisher (Little, Brown)

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