Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Cultural and her place in it

and her place in it

Their teacher protected them every step of the way

acclaimed and award-winning author Angela Johnson explores the ramifications of unexpected death in this compelling coming-of-age story

penning the long-erased stories of nine pioneering black women physicians beginning in 1860

author of Breakout and Chirp

Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Cultural and her place in itBefore 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