The Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil Rights - Couverture rigide

Weatherford, Carole Boston

 
9780802853523: The Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil Rights
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0802853528 ISBN 13 : 9780802853523
Editeur : William B Eerdmans Publishing Co, 2009

Synopsis

Since the earliest days of slavery, African Americans have called on their religious faith in the struggle against oppression. In this book the Beatitudes -- from Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount -- form the backdrop for Carole Boston Weatherford's powerful free-verse poem that traces the African American journey from slavery to civil rights.Tim Ladwig's stirring illustrations showcase a panorama of heroes in this struggle, from the slaves shackled in the hold of a ship to the first African American president taking his oath of office on the steps of the United States Capitol.Readers of all ages will find this a book to return to again and again for encouragement and inspiration.

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À propos des auteurs

Carole Boston Weatherford is the author of many books for children, including Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, which was a Caldecott Honor book, and Becoming Billie Holiday, illustrated by Floyd Cooper, a

When he was eight years old, Tim lost an eye in anaccident. During his recovery, his father gave him oilpaints, a couple of brushes, and a small canvas. He painteda clown with colors straight from the tube. Tim's firstwork was promptly framed, and his love of painting wasborn.

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Éditeur
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0802853528
ISBN 13 
9780802853523
Reliure
Relié
Illustrateur
Ladwig Tim
Nombre de pages
32
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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