Library's review
The experiences, dilemmas, and choices of 13 diverse African Americans, who lived during the American Revolution, are uncovered in this informational and well-sourced text. Excerpts from primary sources are included. Author Notes, Timelines, Bibliography, Source Notes, Index.
Genres
Publication
Calkins Creek (2016), Edition: Illustrated, 240 pages
Description
This book provides the chance for young readers to learn about the death-defying attempts of black Americans to gain the inalienable rights promised in the Declaration of Independence. Step into the shoes of thirteen men and women of color, and discover how the American Revolution rattled the chains of slavery. Woelfle examines the death-defying attempts of black Americans to gain the inalienable rights promised in the Declaration of Independence. By doing so they expanded the boundaries of freedom beyond the Founding Fathers' intentions.
Awards
Carter G. Woodson Book Award (Honor Book — 2017)
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction (Nominee — 2017)
Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Book (Junior — 2017)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Informational Books for Older Readers — 2016)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
240
Physical description
240 p.; 10.25 inches
ISBN
162979306X / 9781629793061
DDC/MDS
973.3 |