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Before the ships : the birth of Black excellence / written by Maisha Oso ; illustrated by Candice Bradley.

Oso, Maisha, (author.). Bradley, Candice, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Before the Ships is a powerful and poetic celebration of the early roots of Black history."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1338849972
  • ISBN: 9781338849974
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Orchard Books, [2024]

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
Ages 4-8 Scholastic Inc
Grades 2-3 Scholastic Inc
Subject: Africans > Juvenile poetry.
Slave trade > Juvenile poetry.
Self-esteem > Juvenile poetry.
Africa > History > Juvenile poetry.
Black people > Juvenile poetry.
Children's poetry, American.
Picture books for children.
Africa > History > Juvenile poetry.
Genre: Picture books.
Poetry.

Available copies

  • 9 of 15 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

Holds

  • 1 current hold with 15 total copies.
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Marion Library PIC OSO (Text) 37810435821995 Easy New Available -

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