The City We Built: Black Leaders of Austin (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781467197229)

In the tradition of Little Legends and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes The City We Built: Black Leaders of Austin, an illustrated children's book honoring the extraordinary African American men and women who played a critical role in shaping Black Austin's social, political, and cultural heritage. A collaboration between The Black Leaders Collective; The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center; and renowned Texas visual artist Sadé Lawson, The City We Built will take readers on an empowering and inspiring journey through Black Austin's history, highlighting such local luminaries as: Ada Anderson, Charles Atkins, Berl Handcox, Johnny Holmes, Azie Taylor Morton, Velma Roberts, Dorothy Turner, Willie Wells, and more. Featuring full-page biographies and vibrantly illustrated, full-color portraits, The City We Built will not only educate young readers and inspire a new generation of Austin Black leaders--but celebrate the heroes who helped build this remarkable city.

Author: Terry Mitchell
ISBN-10: 146719722X
ISBN-13: 9781467197229
Publisher: Arcadia Children's Books
Language: English
Published: 04/15/2024
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.10h x 6.60w x 0.50d