Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Cultural we meet his great-grandmother Sophia

we meet his great-grandmother Sophia

author of Breakout and Chirp

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

Their teacher protected them every step of the way

We are color struck

Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Cultural we meet his great-grandmother SophiaBefore 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