Library Media Connection - Cecelia Carmenates
This series reveals the hardships, triumphs, and discoveries of black men and women from ancient times to the present. From the horrors of the Middle Passage to the magic of the Harlem Renaissance, from the ancient warrior-king Sundiata to President Barack Obama, the coverage is extensive. Packed with images, it is visually sumptuous. Extensive photographs, paintings, and maps aid the reader in grasping the subject matter. Headings are clear and sections are brief to keep the reader from feeling overwhelmed. Words defined in the glossary are in bold text. While Africa and the United States dominate, Europe, South America, and the Caribbean are also covered. This is a solid overview, especially for libraries lacking materials on this subject matter. Glossary. Timeline. Index. Recommended. –Cecelia Carmenates, Librarian, Alexandria, Virginia<i> Library Media Connection</i> May/June 2010
November 14, 2011School Library Journal - Brian Odom
From early African societies to the election of Barack Obama in 2008, this chronologically arranged series presents an introduction to a poignant and remarkable journey. Beginning with accounts of the African kingdoms of Egypt, Mali, and Ghana, the history then turns to the development of the slave trade, including the horrors of "long journeys" to the coast, the notorious "Middle Passage," and exploitation on New World plantations. Through numerous captioned photos, illustrations, and biographical insets, the authors deftly cover the monumental "struggle for freedom" that has transpired in America and around the globe. Whether describing the Jim Crow South or South African apartheid, these books show how multitudes of leaders and innovators such as Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Nelson Mandela, and Maya Angelou have impacted the modern world. A first purchase. Recommended—Brian Odom, Pelham Public Library, AL <i> School Library Journal</i>
November 14, 2011
