An American Story
An American Story
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An American Story

Written by Kwame Alexander & illustrated by Dare Coulter
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4 - 8
Reading age
56
Page count
12
Words per page
~701L
Lexile measure
Jan 3, 2023
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#1 New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author of The Undefeated, Kwame Alexander, pens a powerful picture book that tells the story of American slavery through the voice of a teacher struggling to help her students understand its harrowing history. From the fireside tales in an African village, through the unspeakable passage across the Atlantic, to the backbreaking work in the fields of the South, this is a story of a people’s struggle and strength, horror and hope. This is the story of American slavery, a story that needs to be told and understood by all of us. A testament to the resilience of the African American community, this book honors what has been and envisions what is to be. With stunning mixed-media illustrations by newcomer Dare Coulter, this is a potent book for those who want to speak the truth. Perfect for family sharing, the classroom, and homeschooling.

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Topics

AfricaAmericaculturehistoryslaverycivil rightsprejudice and racismmulticulturalpolitics and government1850-1899race relationsthe Civil War

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780316473125
    Publication Date
    January 3, 2023
    Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    Page Count
    56
    Words Per Page
    12
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2022002982
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~701L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    516398
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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