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In this key civil rights and social justice book for young readers,
Scipio Africanus Jones-a self-taught attorney who was born
enslaved-leads a momentous series of court cases to save twelve
Black men who'd been unjustly sentenced to death. In October 1919,
a group of Black sharecroppers met at a church in an Arkansas
village to organize a union. Bullets rained down on the meeting
from outside. Many were killed by a white mob, and others were
rounded up and arrested. Twelve of the sharecroppers were hastily
tried and sentenced to death. Up stepped Scipio Africanus Jones, a
self-taught lawyer who'd been born enslaved. Could he save the
men's lives and set them free? Through their in-depth research and
consultation with legal experts, award-winning nonfiction authors
Sandra and Rich Wallace examine the complex proceedings and an
unsung African American early civil rights hero.
"A visually striking, enlightening picture-book biography."
--Booklist (starred review) "An absolutely indispensable
illustrated biography." --School Library Journal (starred review)
"A well-sourced, stirringly told account of an artist."
--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "For sports fans and budding
artists alike...a well-told, artfully illustrated story." --Kirkus
Reviews (starred review) A 2019 Orbis Pictus Book Award Winner * An
ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book * A SCBWI Golden Kite Honor Book
Award * A Booklist Top 10 Biographies for Youth * A Booklist Top 10
Art Books for Youth * A New York Public Library (NYPL) Best Book
for Kids * A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book Discover
the remarkable true story of NFL star Ernie Barnes--a boy who
followed his dreams and became one of the most influential artists
of his generation--with this beautiful and fascinating nonfiction
picture book illustrated by four-time Caldecott Honor recipient
Bryan Collier. "An artist paints his own reality." --Ernie Barnes
Ernie Barnes was an NFL football player who longed to make art.
Finally his dream came true. When Ernie Barnes was growing up in
North Carolina in the 1940s, he loved to draw. Even when he played
as a boy with his friends he drew with a stick in the mud. And he
never left home without a sketchbook. He would draw families
walking home from church, or the old man on the sofa. He drew what
he saw. But in the segregated south, Ernie didn't know how to make
a living as an artist. Ernie grew tall and athletic and became a
football star. Soon enough the colleges came calling. Still, in his
heart Ernie longed to paint. Would that day ever come? Ernie Barnes
was one of the most important artists of his time known for his
style of elongation and movement. His work has influenced a
generation of painters and illustrators and can be found in museums
and collections, such as the African American Museum in
Philadelphia and the California African American Museum. Between
the Lines is a story of inspiration, spirit, and of an American
original who pursued his dream. This enchanting picture book
includes pieces of artwork created by this little known artist who
captured the truth and beauty of the world he saw around him.
Albert Einstein. Mazie Hirono. Dikembe Mutombo. Celia Cruz.
Madeleine Albright. Nikola Tesla. These are just a few of the names
young readers will find in the pages of First Generation. Featuring
36 incredible individuals, this book tells the stories of artists
and athletes, scientists and musicians, activists and inventors,
educators and journalists, all immigrants and refugees to the
United States of America. Because of their achievements and their
determination to change the world, our country has been made a far
better place. And after reading their inspiring stories, readers
will hopefully see how they can become change-makers themselves.
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