The Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil Rights Contributor(s): Weatherford, Carole Boston (Author), Ladwig, Tim (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0802853528 ISBN-13: 9780802853523 Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $16.20 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2009 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religious - Christian - Inspirational |
Dewey: 323.097 |
LCCN: 2009026236 |
Lexile Measure: 980 |
Physical Information: 0.41" H x 8.94" W x 11.58" (0.93 lbs) 40 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 136019 Reading Level: 6.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Weatherford, Carole Boston: - 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, aLadwig, Tim: - 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. |