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.
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Carole Boston Weatherford is an award-winning poet and author of over two dozen books for children, including Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom and Freedom on the Menu: The Greensboro Sit-ins . She has won the Carter G. Woodson Award from the National Council for the Social Studies and the Juvenile Literatur
More about Carole Boston WeatherfordWalter Wangerin, Jr., has written award-winning books for both children and adults, including the bestsellers The Book of the Dun Cow and The Book of God. He is a nationally known speaker and storyteller, and teaches literature and creative writing at Valparaiso University. Tim Ladwig has illustrated and designed books for children and adults. His Psalm Twe
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