Drama of African-American History

Drama of African-American History

Specifications

8" X 10"; 80 pages; Library Binding

Editors

James Haskins, General Editor

Interest/Age Group

Grades 6+

Special Features

Glossary; Further Reading; Web Sites; Maps; Index

About the Series
From slavery to freedom to the arduous battle for civil rights, the ten-volume Drama of African-American History series traces the black American experience from its roots to the present day. Five titles are available now. These take readers back to life in Africa before and during the slave trade, describe the horrors of that trade and the sea passage to America, and move along through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Five additional titles will carry the history up to the present day. "Drama" is perhaps an understatement when it comes to African-American history. The word is certainly appropriate to the subject matter, and each of the authors, while scrupulously accurate and even-handed, manages to bring a passion to their work worthy of their theme.


	[Slavery and Resistance] VOYA Nonfiction Honor List 2007
	First Place in the category of School Publishing: Middle School/High School Book New York Book Show 2007
	Top 10 Youth Series Nonfiction Booklist, April 1, 2007
	[Africa: A Look Back]Top 40 Non-Fiction Titles Pennsylvania School Librarians Association , June 2008
	[The Reconstruction Era]Top 40 Non-Fiction Titles Pennsylvania School Librarians Association , June 2008

Benchmark The Drama of African-American History

* [Slavery and Resistance]"There are many books about slavery, but this volume in the Drama of African-American History series is a standout, with the elements both well done and well balanced." STARRED REVIEW
Booklist, February 1, 2007

"These books are appropriate for libraries needing more material on African-American history."
School Library Journal, May 2007

[Africa: A Look Back, The Slave Trade and the Middle Passage]"Teachers might want to select this valuable resource over existing ones because it provides a point of view that is sure to fuel debate and a thirst for answers, especially in the wake of the recent banter requesting reparations and a national apology for slavery."
VOYA, August 2007

*"The inclusion of so much primary source material, both visual and written, makes this series a useful addition for research. Highly Recommended." STARRED REVIEW
Library Media Connection, August/September 2007

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