Our Children Can Soar: A Celebration of Rosa, Barack, and the Pioneers of Change

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This unique picture book is part history, part poetry, and entirely inspirational. It takes the reader step by simple step through the cumulative story of the US Civil Rights Movement, showing how select pioneers' achievements led up to the landmark moment when we elected our first black president. Each historical figure is rendered by a different award-winning illustrator, highlighting the singular and vibrant contribution that each figure made.

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A cohesive and affecting collective portrait that [shows] African-American history is "the story of hope." Publishers Weekly, starred review Celebration, inspiration, and connection are the themes that drive this big, handsome picture book...The book's message of hope will inspire parents and grandparents to share their memories and talk with children about the future. Booklist, starred review A lovely and suitably moving commemoration. Kirkus A perfect read-aloud to introduce a lesson on biographies or African-American studies. School Library Journal This book is a sumptuous feast for the eye and the ear. Book Links

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Michelle Cook is the pseudonym of a book editor/author who was thrilled to collaborate with Bloomsbury Children's Books to develop this unique text. Award-Winning Illustrators: Cozbi A. Cabrera, R. Gregory Christie, Bryan Collier, Pat Cummings, Leo and Diane Dillon, AG Ford, E. B. Lewis, Frank Morrison, James Ransome, Charlotte Riley-Web, Shadra Strickland, Eric Velazquez