Black hands : builders of our nation
Publication Information
New York : Crown Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, [2026]
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Audience
Grades K-1 Crown Books for Young Readers.
Summary
"Commemorate the innumerable ways the African American community has shaped the foundation of the United States in this stunning, poetic picture book. This picture book chronicles often overlooked portions of American history from the perspective of the African American community"-- Provided by publisher.
Since the United States won independence in 1776, African Americans have had a hand in shaping the nation's culture, politics, economy, and landscape. Black Hands celebrates the countless contributions of African Americans -- from building the White House, birthing jazz, and landing a man on the moon to pushing for social justice. Black excellence, however, has too often been overlooked. Black Hands... [chronicles] the remarkable progress of African Americans even in the face of adversity.