The ABCs of Black History (Hardcover)
by Rio Cortez
Description
B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture.
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Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy.
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It's a story of big ideas--P is for Power, S is for Science and Soul. Of significant moments--G is for Great Migration. Of iconic figures--H is for Zora Neale Hurston, X is for Malcom X. It's an ABC book like no other, and a story of hope and love.
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In addition to rhyming text, the book includes back matter with information on the events, places, and people mentioned in the poem, from Mae Jemison to W. E. B. Du Bois, Fannie Lou Hamer to Sam Cooke, and the Little Rock Nine to DJ Kool Herc.
About the Author
Rio Cortez is a bestselling author of children's picture books and and adult poetry collection. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, she now lives, writes, and works in Harlem, New York.
Product Details
Category: Children's Books, Ages 0 - 8
Language: English
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: New
ISBN-10: 1523507497
ISBN-13: 978-1523507498
Publisher: Workman Kids
Date Published: December 08, 2020
Pages: 64
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