An American Story
Kwame Alexander
This lyrically written book tells the story of slavery through the perspective of a teacher and their students. The text is complemented by powerful mixed-media art.
Book details
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Published
- January 3, 2023
- ISBN-13
- 9780316574907
- Language
- English
Reading lists that include this book
- 2024All Ages
- 2024Nine to Twelve
- 2024Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th Grade · Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th Grade · Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th Grade
- 2024Third to Eighth Grade
- 2023All readers
Sources
- 2024 ALSC Notable Children's BooksSource for: Description
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