From the fireside tales in an African village, through the. A journalist takes a picture of a Russian hypersonic missile warhead that was shot down in Kyiv on May 12. 1 New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author of The Undefeated, Kwame Alexander, pens a powerful picture book that tells the story of American slavery through the voice of a teacher struggling to help her students understand its harrowing history. Perfect for family sharing, the classroom, and homeschooling. Russian scientists, experts in hypersonic technology, arrested for treason. With stunning mixed-media illustrations by newcomer Dare Coulter, this is a potent book for those who want to speak the truth. A testament to the resilience of the African American community, this book honors what has been and envisions what is to be. This is the story of American slavery, a story that needs to be told and understood by all of us. Watch the full interview below or on ABC News.
Alexander uses multiple voices to weave this poem about a teacher who takes on the difficult but necessary task of starting a classroom conversation about slavery. How do you tell a story / that starts in Africa / and ends in horror. #1 New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author of The Undefeated, Kwame Alexander, pens a powerful picture book that tells the story of American slavery through the voice of a teacher struggling to help her students understand its harrowing history.įrom the fireside tales in an African village, through the unspeakable passage across the Atlantic, to the backbreaking work in the fields of the South, this is a story of a people's struggle and strength, horror and hope. Kwame Alexander recently spoke with ABC News' Linsey Davis about An American Story and how this work, with art by Dare Coulter, addresses slavery to help children understand its place in history. by Kwame Alexander illustrated by Dare Coulter RELEASE DATE: Jan.
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