D Is for Drinking Gourd: An African American Alphabet - Softcover

Sanders, Nancy I.

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9781585364749: D Is for Drinking Gourd: An African American Alphabet

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ISBN 10: 1585364746 ISBN 13: 9781585364749

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press, 2009

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The tapestry of American history is made up of countless threads marking the contributions of people from many different backgrounds and cultures. D is for Drinking Gourd: An African American Alphabet showcases many of the remarkable achievements of and contributions from African Americans throughout our history. Evocative watercolor paintings from acclaimed artist E. B. Lewis perfectly capture the spirit of each letter topic's poem and expository text.

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Nancy I. Sanders is an award-winning children's book author. She lives in Southern California with her husband and cats.

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A is for abolitionists. P for politics. R for roots. X for Malcolm X. Each letter is presented on a double-page spread with a four-line poem; a long, informative historical note; and a beautiful watercolor painting that evokes the period and people. The historical sequence isn't chronological, but each page includes plenty of discussion material. True to each time period, the stirring illustrations, many in sepia tones with occasional bright colors, are packed with emotion, from the close-up of a woman stitching a beautiful quilt at home to the overview of the famous March on Washington. The unforgettable painting of the Great Migration evokes old photos of a family leaving home, unsure but brave and looking forward. An excellent reference list includes up-to-date books and Web sites. Rochman, Hazel

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