Got this in San Antonio TX. Great book about the history of Texas and about black people‘s contribution to it, as well as the author experience as a black woman growing up in the state
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Got this in San Antonio TX. Great book about the history of Texas and about black people‘s contribution to it, as well as the author experience as a black woman growing up in the state
Sneaking in as much reading as I can at work this week. I‘m hosting book club on this book Thursday. It‘s very moving.
#Juneteenth
Happy #Juneteenth! Check out the suggested reads (short list tagged in comments) from the Natl. Museum of African American History and Culture. #Blitsy
https://nmaahc.si.edu/visit/museum-store/juneteenth-reading-list
“God is love, I said, but art‘s the possibility of forms, and shadows are the source of identity,” — Ralph Ellison, #JUNETEENTH
Hello all!! Still backed up with letters, but letter writing supervisory buddha is keeping me on task. I hope everyone enjoyed AAPI month!! Now we are in Pride month with Juneteenth!! #pride #queer #juneteenth
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In just 141 pages, Gordon-Reed weaves together history and personal memories to showcase Texas' long struggle with identity, racism, and trying to adapt in changing times. She discusses the roles both Black people and Native Americans played in the creation of TX (and how they were treated), and she chronicles the significance of Juneteenth both in 1865 and today.
An excellent and approachable presentation of painful US/TX history.
Something to know about me: I‘m terrible at picking favorites! Either a million things spring to mind, or none do. Children‘s books apparently fall into the first category. #WinterReadathonDailyChallenge @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES
pickThis short book is a mix of Texas history and memoir. As she writes in the “Coda,” Gordon-Reed tried to strike a balance between her love for Texas and its complicated and often controversial history. I think she succeeds and is equal parts critical and curious about the story of her home state as well as her family‘s connections in Eastern Texas. I‘m glad I picked this up.
pickPublished: 2014
This books comes from the perspective of a little girl when the news of freedom finally came to slaves in the south. This is such an impactful book and one I want to use in my own classroom.
Awards: Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, ILA Teachers' Choice Reading List, SLJ Best Books of the Year, Junior Library Guild Selections
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