 | Hidden landmarks of black history (From The Archives (Scholastic Inc.)) Author: Leslie, Jay | |
| Price: $6.55 | ||
Summary:
The square in New Orleans where enslaved people met to sing, dance, and play music together. The oldest Black church still standing in the United States. The first Freedmen's colony in the country. Throughout history, Black people have founded communities, churches, and more to fight for equality. Celebrate little-known historic sites like these and learn about their social impact on American history.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 6.10 Points: 1.0 Quiz: 555731 |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (11/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 11/01/2025 Gr 3–5—Titles in this new series celebrate artistic accomplishments, people, events, and landmarks that may be less well-known, but are significant pieces of Black history. Readers are introduced to famous cowboy Bill Pickett, the first Black supermodel Donyale Luna, and activist Bayard Rustin along with sites such as the Penn School and events like an early open-heart surgery. Links between the present and historical people and events are pointed out. For instance, Constance Baker Motley being appointed as the first Black female federal judge was an inspiration to current Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Plentiful photos and illustrations support the text, and highlighted terms appear in the glossary. Each book ends with a timeline that includes thumbnail images for reference. A list of books for further reading is also provided. VERDICT A recommended purchase for collections looking to offer more coverage of important historical and cultural contributions by Black Americans. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
