This book is a love letter to Black life in the United Staes. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes.
Awards won: Caldecott Medal
Purpose of Award: Most distinguished American Picture Book for Children
Author: Kwame Alexander
Illustrator: Kadir Nelson
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Genre: Non-fiction history book