A child's introduction to African American history

A child's introduction to African American history The experience, people, and events that shaped our country

Jabari Asim, 1962-

Book - 2018

"Critically acclaimed writer Jabari Asim guides readers ages 9-12 through the history of African Americans, from the slave trade to the Black Lives Matter movement, in the latest volume in Black Dog's bestselling, award-winning Child's Introduction series. This illustrated introduction to African American history goes beyond what's taught in the classroom giving young readers a more comprehensive look at this timely and important topic. Author Jabari Asim chronicles the story of African Americans from the slave trader through the American Revolution and the Civil War to the Tuskegee experiments, the Civil Rights movement, the election of Barack Obama. Sections throughout highlight the contribution of African Americans to... the arts, music, literature, culture, sports and more. Lives of inspiring African American artists, inventors, and politicians including Harriet Tubman, Langston Hughes, Oprah Winfrey, Louis Armstrong, Serena Williams, are featured as well. Following in the tradition of Black Dog's best-selling Child's Introduction books, which include The Story of the Orchestra and A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky, A Child's Introduction to African American History includes 120 charming illustrations that bring the people and events to life. The book also features interactive projects that kids can do on their own or with their guardians including recipes and crafts"--

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Subjects
African Americans > History > Juvenile literature.
JUVENILE NONFICTION > People & Places > United States > African American.
JUVENILE NONFICTION > United States > History > General.
African Americans.
Literature.
Biographies.
History.
Juvenile works.
Genres
Literature
Biographies
History
Juvenile works
Published
New York, NY : Black Dog & Leventhal [2018]
Language
English
Main Author
Jabari Asim, 1962- (author)
Other Authors
Lynn Gaines (illustrator)
Physical Description
96 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm
ISBN
9780316436427
  • What is african american history?
  • The beginnings of slavery
  • The abolitionist movement
  • The civil war and the road to freedom
  • Turn of the 20th century
  • The harlem renaissance
  • The bumpy road to civil rights
  • Artists of note part 1
  • Achievements in sports part 1
  • The civil rights era
  • Artists of note part 2
  • Achievements in sports part 2
  • Political trailblazers
  • Progress and setbacks
  • Artists of note part 3
  • Achievements in sports part 3
  • Dominant athletes
  • A new millennium
  • Artists of note part 4
  • Achievements in sports part 4
  • African american history museums & places of interest
  • Index.
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Asim (Preaching to the Chickens) thoroughly explores influential events, political and social movements, and individuals in African-American history, beginning with the ugly legacy of slavery: "African Americans are the only ethnic group whose ancestors were brought to this country against their will." Moving forward in time, Asim discusses topics that include abolitionism, the Harlem Renaissance, and the civil rights movement; highlights African-American activists, artists, and athletes; and contextualizes events such as the airing of the 1977 miniseries Roots and the Los Angeles riots. A closing section carries readers into the 21st century with Hurricane Katrina, the election of Barack Obama to the presidency, and Black Lives Matter. Newcomer Gaines's portraits are often stiff and awkward, but Asim's thoughtful, wide-ranging commentary makes this a useful and accessible resource. Ages 8-12. Author's agent: Joy Harris, Joy Harris Agency. Illustrator's agent: Lori Nowicki, Painted Words. (Jan.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 3 Up-An amazing amount of information is packed into this compendium of African American history. In addition to the larger chronological narrative, the book also features short biographies of famous leaders, artists, and athletes. Key issues, events, and concepts are explored succinctly. Asim explains in a straightforward manner what lynching is and covers other injustices imposed upon Black Americans, including the destruction of towns and wrongfully conducted medical experiments. Each topic is set off by a bold title with plenty of white space and an abundance of decorative borders and colorful illustrations to keep the information from becoming too overwhelming. It's the kind of book that can be browsed at random or read straight through. The work includes a comprehensive index and a pull-out time line. -VERDICT A comprehensive introduction to African American history and a solid purchase for nonfiction collections.-Maggie Chase, Boise State University, ID © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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