Black Heroes of the Wild West
Black Heroes of the Wild West

Black Heroes of the Wild West

Written by James Otis Smith
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7 - 10
Reading age
60
Page count
GN740L
Lexile measure
Sep 15, 2020
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NYPL’S TOP 10 BOOKS ​FOR KIDSExploring American history and finding diversity at its roots! This graphic novel by JAMES OTIS SMITH celebrates the extraordinary true tales of three black heroes who took control of their destinies and stood up for their communities in the Old West. Born into slavery in Tennessee, Mary Fields became famous as “Stagecoach Mary,” a cigar-chomping, card playing coach driver who never missed a delivery. Bass Reeves, the first black Deputy US Marshal west of the Mississippi, was one of the wiliest lawmen in the territories, bringing thousands of outlaws to justice with his smarts. Bob Lemmons lived to be 99 years old and was so good with horses that the wild mustangs on the plains of Texas took him for one of their own. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection From the introduction by KADIR NELSON, winner of the 2020 Caldecott Award: “Black Heroes of the Wild West is a brilliant and entertaining offering. Through sharp and evocative storytelling in the exciting medium of comics, lesser-known African American historical figures will be introduced to new generations of readers.”

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781943145515
    Publication Date
    September 15, 2020
    Publisher
    Toon Books
    Original Publication Date
    September 15, 2020
    Page Count
    60
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    7 - 10 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2020017599
    Lexile® Level
    GN740L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~R
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.7

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