Book
An American story / by Kwame Alexander ; illustrated by Dare Coulter.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316473125
- ISBN: 031647312X
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2023.
- Copyright: 2023.
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 4-8 Little, Brown and Company. |
| Awards Note: | Coretta Scott King Award, Illustrator, 2024 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Slavery > United States > History African Americans > Civil rights > History African Americans > Social conditions |
| Genre: | Stories in rhyme. Picture books. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Town of Plainfield Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meriden Library | J 306.3 ALE | 34396000219875 | Children's NonFiction | Available | - |
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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