Unspoken
"A truly original and arresting work"
The Bookseller, Editor's Choice
How do you tell a story that starts in Africa and ends in horror? About strength and pride and refusing to be broken? One that still hurts and still loves?
A powerfully moving, poetic exploration of the story of slavery: from Africa to the tall ships, from back-breaking work in a strange land to resilience and eventual emancipation, Kwame Alexander tells the story that's hard to hear.
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A powerfully moving, poetic exploration of the story of slavery: from Africa to the tall ships, from back-breaking work in a strange land to resilience and eventual emancipation, Kwame Alexander tells the story that's hard to hear. Told through the lens of a teacher speaking to their young pupils, and in multiple art styles from award-winning artist and sculptor Dare Coulter, the story of slavery becomes one that you can tell with the bravery to lift your voice.
A must-read for all children and adults alike, and the perfect companion to Kwame Alexander's award-winning picture book The Undefeated.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Andersen Press Ltd
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 56
- ISBN
- 9781839133398
- Utgivelsesår
- 2023
- Format
- 26 x 26 cm
Anmeldelser
"A truly original and arresting work"
The Bookseller, Editor's Choice
"Beautifully crafted and brutally honest, this [book] offers a thoughtful introduction to a necessary topic"
Booklist
"With powerful art from a bold new talent, this [book] is a probing and sensitive take on a devastating chapter of U.S. history"
Kirkus
"Coulter's mixed-media illustrations bring the text to life with a powerful combination of two-dimensional ceramic and polymer clay sculptures"
The Horn Book
"Excellent and essential... This book is unforgettable"
School Library Journal