An American Story
Kwame Alexander
A teacher tries to tell the history of American slavery in a society that avoids confronting its past atrocities. The narrative moves from fireside storytelling in an African village, across the Atlantic, to forced labor in Southern fields. It portrays the struggle, suffering, strength, and resilience of African American people under slavery. Mixed-media illustrations accompany the text. The story addresses a history that must be understood while also looking toward what the African American community may become.
This book appears on 5 reading lists across 2 editions from 5 organizations.
