(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 306.362 Ale)
“How do you tell a story that starts in Africa and ends in horror?” So begins this children’s book about the darkest and ugliest chapter in American history. Author Kwame Alexander tells us that bravery is necessary to talk about slavery in the classroom, even though it’s still painful. Beautiful sculptures, paintings, and illustrations by Dare Coulter display a range of emotions about the past and present. 2024 illustrator award winner. Recommended for ages 9–12.