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
