Description: This unique picture book is part history, part poetry, and entirely inspirational. It takes the reader step by simple step through the cumulative story of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, showing how select pioneers' achievements led up to the landmark moment when the nation elected its first black president. Full color.
Brief description: Cozbi A. Cabrera's beautiful, handcrafted cloth dolls have garnered the attention of collectors around the world. She attended Parsons School of Design and lives in Brooklyn, New York. Cozbi has illustrated Beauty, Her Basket; Thanks a Million; Most Loved In All the World and Stichin' and Pullin': A Gee's Bend Quilt.
Review Quotes:
"A cohesive and affecting collective portrait that [shows] African-American history is "the story of hope."" --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Celebration, inspiration, and connection are the themes that drive this big, handsome picture book....The book's message of hope will inspire parents and grandparents to share their memories and talk with children about the future." --Booklist, starred review "A lovely and suitably moving commemoration." --Kirkus "A perfect read-aloud to introduce a lesson on biographies or African-American studies." --School Library Journal "This book is a sumptuous feast for the eye and the ear." --Book Links