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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. From Kirkus: "Zoboi’s poetic retrospective breathes life into Black history narratives and reverently celebrates Black lives." A story about the African descendants in America and connects it to the 7 principles of Kwanza. This was a great piece with stunning illustrations that celebrates the triumphs of African Heritage and shines a light on the hardships and injustices committed. I would use this book for upper elementary or middle school for exposure to other cultures and use at a starting point for culture exploration and studying. This book would be best for intermediate students. This book covers the history of African Americans starting with the slave trade through the Black Lives Matter movement. This book is very real and it does not hide any historic events, but there is also an underlying theme of hope and grit. The book sends a message to its readers about having a strong community through tough times. This book does a good job of informing its readers about African American History without being too politically charged. no reviews | add a review
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"The People Remember tells the journey of African descendants in America by connecting their history to the seven principles of Kwanzaa. It begins in Africa, where people were taken from their homes and families. They spoke different languages and had different customs. Yet they were bound and chained together and forced onto ships sailing into an unknown future. Ultimately, all these people had to learn one common language and create a culture that combined their memories of home with new traditions that enabled them to thrive in this new land. Sumptuously illustrated, this is an important book to read as a family--a story young readers can visit over and over again to deepen their understanding of African American history in relation to their own lives and current social justice movements. By turns powerful and revealing, this is a lyrical narrative that tells the story of survival, as well as the many moments of joy, celebration, and innovation of Black people in America."-- No library descriptions found. |
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