Reviews
"* Fuelded by childhood memories of hearing the same Black History Month stories about the same people and events told the same way over and over, Smith, sought to convey the importance and relevance of African American contributions and milestones in a fresh, engaging manner . . . An inspiring, fresh take on a perennial topic." -- Booklist, STARRED REVIEW "Succinct biographical info, included throughout, further cements the value and utility of the project, both in and out of the classroom." -- Publishers Weekly, *"Fuelded by childhood memories of hearing the same Black History Month stories about the same people and events told the same way over and over, Smith, sought to convey the importance and relevance of African American contributions and milestones in a fresh, engaging manner . . . An inspiring, fresh take on a perennial topic." - Booklist , STARRED REVIEW "Succinct biographical info, included throughout, further cements the value and utility of the project, both in and out of the classroom." Publishers Weekly, * Fuelded by childhood memories of hearing the same Black History Month stories about the same people and events told the same way over and over, Smith, sought to convey the importance and relevance of African American contributions and milestones in a fresh, engaging manner . . . An inspiring, fresh take on a perennial topic., Praise for BLACK JACK: ""The elegant simplicity and rat-a-tat rhythms land some stunners . . . enhanced by Evans' lithe and swaggering artwork, which lends a tremendous visual charisma, grace, and grandeur." -Starred, Booklist Praise for WE MARCH: "... [a] well-told and superbly rendered book." - School Library Journal, Starred "Share with readers of all ages as a beautiful message about peaceful protest and purposeful action." - Kirkus Reviews, Starred Praise for UNDERGROUND: "Powerfully expressive imagery will sweep young viewers into this suspenseful journey along the Underground Railroad... Lengthier accounts of travel on the Underground Railroad abound, but few if any portray the experience with such compelling immediacy."- Kirkus Reviews, starred "With haunting pictures and a few simple sentences, Evans introduces beginning readers to a crucial piece of American history... Telling the story without overwhelming readers is a delicate task, but Evans walks the line perfectly." -Publishers Weekly, starred "The mixed-media illustrations are the main focus here, and they're luminous and haunting." - BCCB, starred, Succinct biographical info, included throughout, further cements the value and utility of the project, both in and out of the classroom.
Synopsis
Each day features a different influential figure in African-American history, from Crispus Attucks, the first man shot in the Boston Massacre, sparking the Revolutionary War, to Madame C. J. Walker, who after years of adversity became the wealthiest black woman in the country, as well as one of the wealthiest black Americans, to Barack Obama, the country's first African-American president. With powerful illustrations by Shane Evans, this is a completely unique look at the importance and influence of African Americans on the history of this country., With a story for every day of Black History Month, this innovative portrayal of those who struggled and strived to shape African-American history stuns with Charles Smith's powerful words and gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Shane Evans.
