The Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil Rights

Since the earliest days of slavery, African Americans have called on their religious faith in the struggle against oppression. In this book the Beatitudes -- from Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount -- form the backdrop for Carole Boston Weatherford's powerful free-verse poem that traces the African American journey from slavery to civil rights.Tim Ladwig's stirring illustrations showcase a panorama of heroes in this struggle, from the slaves shackled in the hold of a ship to the first African American president taking his oath of office on the steps of the United States Capitol.Readers of all ages will find this a book to return to again and again for encouragement and inspiration.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Published: 11/13/2009
ISBN: 9780802853523
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 11.58h x 8.94w x 0.41d

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 12/15/2009
Booklist 02/01/2010 pg. 56
School Library Journal 03/01/2010 pg. 145
Multicultural Review 08/01/2010 pg. 66
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 136019 / Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil Rights
Reading Level: 6.7 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5