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The ABCs of Black History

Rio Cortez

An alphabet-based book presents names, dates, and places from Black history and culture in rhyming text. Its entries range across continents and centuries, addressing both triumph and heartbreak as well as creativity and joy. Letters introduce ideas including power, science, and soul; historical moments such as the Great Migration; and figures including Zora Neale Hurston and Malcolm X. Bright, boldly colored illustrations accompany the text.

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Book details

Word Count
1411
Themes
Cultural Heritage · History · Poetry
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Workman Kids
Published
December 8, 2020
Pages
64
ISBN-13
9781523507498
Language
English
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