The City We Built : Black Leaders of Austin
Overview
In the tradition of Little Legends and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes The City We Built: Black Leaders of Austin, an illustrated children's book honoring the extraordinary African American men and women who played a critical role in shaping Black Austin's social, political, and cultural heritage. A collaboration between The Black Leaders Collective; The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center; and renowned Texas visual artist Sadé Lawson, The City We Built will take readers on an empowering and inspiring journey through Black Austin's history, highlighting such local luminaries as: Ada Anderson, Charles Atkins, Berl Handcox, Johnny Holmes, Azie Taylor Morton, Velma Roberts, Dorothy Turner, Willie Wells, and more.
Featuring full-page biographies and vibrantly illustrated, full-color portraits, The City We Built will not only educate young readers and inspire a new generation of Austin Black leaders--but celebrate the heroes who helped build this remarkable city.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781467197229
- ISBN-10: 146719722X
- Publisher: Arcadia Children's Books
- Publish Date: April 2024
- Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.6 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.65 pounds
- Page Count: 64
- Reading Level: Ages 8-12
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