Hand in Hand

Written by Andrea Pinkney · Illustrated by Brian Pinkney

Discover the legacies of ten Black men who shaped American history.

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256 pages· 68,766 words· Est. 9.5 hour read· 970L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the lives of ten influential Black men, from slavery to modern times, whose legacies form a powerful 'freedom chain.' Meet figures like Frederick Douglass and Barack Obama, each leaving an indelible mark on history. How did their childhoods and eras shape their monumental achievements? Dive into their stories and uncover the enduring impact they have on future generations. With vivid illustrations and a civil rights timeline, this book offers a rich tapestry of courage and change.

From the publisher

HAND IN HAND presents the stories of ten men from different eras in American history, organized chronologically to provide a scope from slavery to the modern day. The stories are accessible, fully-drawn narratives offering the subjects’ childhood influences, the time and place in which they lived, their accomplishments and motivations, and the legacies they left for future generations as links in the “freedom chain.” This book will be the definitive family volume on the subject, punctuated with dynamic full color portraits and spot illustrations by two-time Caldecott Honor winner and multiple Coretta Scott King Book Award recipient Brian Pinkney. Backmatter includes a civil rights timeline, sources, and further reading.