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.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 56
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Language: en
ISBN: 9780316473125
Creator Bio
Kwame Alexander is a New York Times bestselling author of over 35 books, including the critically acclaimed novel The Crossover which won the Newbery Medal. He is also a poet, educator, and speaker who uses his passion for literature to inspire young readers and writers. Alexander is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Coretta Scott King Author Honor, and is known for his powerful and thought-provoking storytelling style. He is also the founder of the LEAP for Ghana initiative, which provides literacy resources to underprivileged Ghanaian schools. Along with his wife Dare Coulter, who is an accomplished graphic designer and illustrator, Alexander co-authored the award-winning book An American Story, which beautifully captures the spirit of the civil rights movement. Their collaboration earned them the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award in 2020.
