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Before The Ships
Before The Ships
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Binding: Paperback
Description: Before the Ships is a powerful and poetic celebration of the early roots of Black history. The great achievements and accomplishments across Africa prior to the Transatlantic slave trade are told through melodious text and evocative illustrations that culminate into the strength and resilience of modern - day Black people. For so many of us the first introduction to Black history begins with lessons about slavery. While slavery is a crucial part of African - American history it is not the beginning. In fact there is a rich history tied to the continent of Africa that deserves to be told and to be marveled at - - which is exactly what Maisha Oso does in Before the Ships. With sparse yet moving text Maisha takes us back in time to before the advent of the Transatlantic slave trade. We see the grandness of African royalty the bravery of warriors like the Queen of Kush and stories being told in song with griots and drums. Candice Bradley's gorgeous and reflective illustrations illuminate the strength of Black history and Black joy reminding readers about the power within us all.
Title: Before The Ships
Author(s): Oso Maisha
Publisher: Scholastic Us
Barcode: 9781338849974
Pages: 40 Pages
Publication Date: 8/6/2024
Category: Personal & Social Issues (Children’S/Teenage)
Description: Before the Ships is a powerful and poetic celebration of the early roots of Black history. The great achievements and accomplishments across Africa prior to the Transatlantic slave trade are told through melodious text and evocative illustrations that culminate into the strength and resilience of modern - day Black people. For so many of us the first introduction to Black history begins with lessons about slavery. While slavery is a crucial part of African - American history it is not the beginning. In fact there is a rich history tied to the continent of Africa that deserves to be told and to be marveled at - - which is exactly what Maisha Oso does in Before the Ships. With sparse yet moving text Maisha takes us back in time to before the advent of the Transatlantic slave trade. We see the grandness of African royalty the bravery of warriors like the Queen of Kush and stories being told in song with griots and drums. Candice Bradley's gorgeous and reflective illustrations illuminate the strength of Black history and Black joy reminding readers about the power within us all.
Title: Before The Ships
Author(s): Oso Maisha
Publisher: Scholastic Us
Barcode: 9781338849974
Pages: 40 Pages
Publication Date: 8/6/2024
Category: Personal & Social Issues (Children’S/Teenage)