title: Building a New Land: African Americans in Colonial America authors: James Haskins and Kathleen Benson illustrator: James Ransome date: Amistad/Harper Collins 2001 middle grade non-fiction Building a New Land is a nonfiction book about the development of enslavement in the original colonies. The book begins with the history of Africans in the Americas and… Read More book review: Building A New Land
Title: Jefferson’s Sons Author: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley date: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2011 main characters: Maddy Heming, Beverly Heming, Peter Fossett middle grade historical fiction Jefferson’s Sons by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is the fictionalized story that begs the question, what does it mean when the man who wrote the Declaration of Independence is your… Read More book review: Jefferson’s Sons
Today, rather than reviewing material for children and young adults, I’m recommending a few books for adults. If you’re selecting books about enslavement, reading them to children or even teaching about it, you’ll find these books more than helpful. You may wonder why I’m not recommending other books that are well known and important reading… Read More Enslavement: Adult Readings
An excellent way for educators to learn about enslavement is to participate in an NEH Summer Institute, Workshop or Landmark Workshop. The selection varies from year to year but the programs I’ve participated in have been excellent learning opportunities. Those listed below are related to enslavement, a complete list can be found here. Abolitionism and… Read More Professional Development: Enslavement
title: Abina and the Important Men author: Trevor R. Getz and Liz Clark date: 2012 Oxford University Press non-fiction graphic novel recommended for older teens Abina and the Important Men is a nonfiction graphic novel of the case Regina v. Quamina Eddoo, 10 Nov 1876. The case will be 140 years old this November. Abina… Read More review: Abina and the Important Men
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