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An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner)

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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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (January 3, 2023)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 56 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 031647312X


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 25


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years


Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NP0L


Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.75 x 0.5 x 10.75 inches


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    • A powerful and important book about the past and the present.
Kwame Alexander and Dare Coulter have created a masterpiece with this book. I think Alexander's dedication says it best, "This is for the ones who want to speak the truth, the ones doing the hard and sacred work of nurturing young minds into beautiful human beings...the teachers." Told from the perspective of a teacher teaching a class of students, slavery and it's ramifications are presented to readers. One of the most powerful aspects of using poetry to tell such a tale is that every word is carefully chosen and specifically placed making meaning oh so deliberately. The interweaving of the past and present makes the book even more influential. As the teacher strives to help her students understand the horrors of slavery, her students help her understand the importance of speaking truth, no matter how difficult. The combination of Alexander's beautiful, descriptive words with Coulter's stunning illustrations. The incredible combination of art styles that Coulter uses come together in incredible ways. The use of sculpture as well as paint, charcoal, ink, and digital artwork makes the illustrations unique and all the more impressive. The difference styles also separate the past and the present references in the text. The author's and illustrator's notes at the end of the book give insight into the motives behind and techniques used in the book. This is a picture book intended for an older audience, that could be used at many different levels both for educational and personal use. A powerful reminder that as Alexander says in the text, "You can't change the past, but you can do better in the future." ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2023 by Heidi Grange
    • Serious subject, expertly told
Kwame Alexander knows how important it is to explain this difficult and painful history. And as I have come to expect, he achieves this and more. As a teacher I know that younger children will struggle to understand. But for me 5th grade and higher would be ready, with some advance awareness.
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023 by Phillip K.
    • Classroom must-have
This book addresses the reality and harshness of slavery in a way that isn't about blaming. It focuses on shining a light on the past as a truth that cannot be erased, diminished, or sugarcoated. Our students need to hear these facts to understand our past, recognize injustice in our present, and take steps towards to a more united and equal nation. This is certainly a must-have read-aloud book for middle and even high school level classrooms. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2023 by R. Bradley
    • Why Teach the Dark Parts of American History? This Book Provides an Explaination
It's hard to imagine someone who hasn't run into another American claiming that parts of American History are too ugly to share with children. In this book Kwame Alexander provides a kid-level apologetic lesson in why even the ugly needs to be pulled into the light, and how that can help us grow to be an even stronger, better nation. I loved this book. And highly recommend it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2023 by Christy Doucette
    • Every American should read
Every American should read this. It's tells a true story from a feeling base of Africans being forced to come to America and acknowledges how hard it is to talk and learn about it. The illustrations are such and amazing piece of art work and the story is simple but so insightful. A great read to start a conversation on enslavement ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2023 by Jessica Shoemaker
    • Black history for all ages
The language is beautiful and the story is for all ages
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2023 by Patty Rosebourgh
    • Excellent and beautiful book!
The artwork on the photos were extremely excellent. And the writing and plot of the book as well.
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2023 by Leelee
    • Moving
Everyone needs to read this book. The art and the words in this book are a moving and powerful combination.
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2023 by Johana

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