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Sweet Words So Brave: The Story of African American Literature

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Based on 10 Ratings and 4 Reviews

Book Description
This work is suitable for ages 9-12. During the time of slavery, African Americans could be out to death for reading or writing. But despite tremendous obstacles, African American authors have become some of the world's most respected writers, and created some of the most powerful and beautiful works of literature ever published. This book brings their extraordinary stories to life and, for the fi... More
Book Information
PublisherZino Press Children's Books
BindingHardcover
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages64
ISBN-101559331798
ISBN-13978-1559331791
Publication Date12/01/1996
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About Barbara K. Curry (Author) : Barbara K. Curry is a published author of children's books. A published credit of Barbara K. Curry is Sweet Words So Brave: The Story of African American Literature.
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About James Michael Brodie (Author, Illustrator) : James Michael Brodie is a published illustrator of children's books. A published credit of James Michael Brodie is Sweet Words So Brave: The Story of African American Literature.
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About Jerry Butler (Illustrator) : Jerry Butler is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Published credits of Jerry Butler include A Drawing in the Sand: A Story of African American Art, Freedom Train North: Storie... more
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