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The Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil RightsSince 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
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.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Published: 11/13/2009
ISBN: 9780802853523
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 11.58h x 8.94w x 0.41d
Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 12/15/2009
Booklist 02/01/2010 pg. 56
School Library Journal 03/01/2010 pg. 145
Multicultural Review 08/01/2010 pg. 66
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 136019 / Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil Rights
Reading Level: 6.7 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5
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