Overview
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.
- | Author: Carole Boston Weatherford
- | Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
- | Publication Date: Nov 13, 2009
- | Number of Pages: 40 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 0802853528
- | ISBN-13: 9780802853523
