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An American Story is a poignant and powerful narrative that chronicles the history and legacy of American slavery. It begins with the rich traditions and cultural heritage of African villagers before their forced displacement to the Americas. The book delves into the harrowing Middle Passage, the brutal and dehumanizing journey across the Atlantic, followed by the grueling labor on Southern plantations. Through the lens of both historical facts and personal accounts, it illustrates the suffering, resilience, and enduring strength of enslaved Africans and their descendants.
This book highlights the horrors of slavery while also emphasizing the hope and determination that allowed generations of African Americans to survive and persevere. It serves as both a historical testament and a call for reflection, understanding, and action, urging readers to acknowledge the painful past and honor the ongoing struggles and triumphs of the African American community. It envisions a future shaped by the lessons learned from history, one grounded in justice, equality, and the continued fight for freedom and dignity.
This book highlights the horrors of slavery while also emphasizing the hope and determination that allowed generations of African Americans to survive and persevere. It serves as both a historical testament and a call for reflection, understanding, and action, urging readers to acknowledge the painful past and honor the ongoing struggles and triumphs of the African American community. It envisions a future shaped by the lessons learned from history, one grounded in justice, equality, and the continued fight for freedom and dignity.
Specifications
ISBN:  9780316473125
Grade Level: P-3
Age Range: 4-8
Format: Hardcover
Page Count: 56
Publish Year: 2023
Publisher/Imprint: Hachette Book Group
Author: Kwane Alexander
Illustrator: Dare Coulter
Book Dimensions: 10-/34 in.H x 10-/34 in.W
Grade Level: P-3
Age Range: 4-8
Format: Hardcover
Page Count: 56
Publish Year: 2023
Publisher/Imprint: Hachette Book Group
Author: Kwane Alexander
Illustrator: Dare Coulter
Book Dimensions: 10-/34 in.H x 10-/34 in.W