{"product_id":"smalls-big-journey-charlene-butts-ligon-9780999383650","title":"Small's Big Journey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmall's Big Journey\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful children's book based on the true story of Smallwood \"Small\" Ackiss, an African American man born into slavery in Virginia who lived to see freedom and claim his right to vote during Reconstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough accessible storytelling and richly illustrated scenes, young readers follow Small's life from early hardship to newfound independence, witnessing the determination and hope that carried him forward. His journey reflects a pivotal time in American history, when formerly enslaved individuals began to shape their own futures and participate in civic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall's legacy extends beyond his lifetime. He was the great-grandfather of Evelyn Butts, a civil rights leader whose efforts helped lead to the elimination of the poll tax in the United States, expanding access to voting rights for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book introduces readers to important themes including freedom, resilience, voting rights, and civic engagement, making it a valuable resource for classrooms, libraries, and families. \u003cem\u003eSmall's Big Journey\u003c\/em\u003e supports discussions of African American history, Reconstruction, and the continuing importance of participation in democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecommended for children ages 7-10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charlene Butts Ligon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0999383655\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780999383650\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Smallwood Charlotte Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Charlene Butts Ligon","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48520378810623,"sku":"9780999383650","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3ccda599-d279-4e33-ac05-5ff46f45dc61.jpg?v=1778742221","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/smalls-big-journey-charlene-butts-ligon-9780999383650","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}