Bibliograph

The people remember, by Ibi Zoboi ; illustrated by Loveis Wise

Type

Label

The people remember, by Ibi Zoboi ; illustrated by Loveis Wise

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The people remember

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Ibi Zoboi ; illustrated by Loveis Wise

Summary

"The People Remember tells the journey of African descendants in America by connecting their history to the seven principles of Kwanzaa. It begins in Africa, where people were taken from their homes and families. They spoke different languages and had different customs. Yet they were bound and chained together and forced onto ships sailing into an unknown future. Ultimately, all these people had to learn one common language and create a culture that combined their memories of home with new traditions that enabled them to thrive in this new land. Sumptuously illustrated, this is an important book to read as a family--a story young readers can visit over and over again to deepen their understanding of African American history in relation to their own lives and current social justice movements. By turns powerful and revealing, this is a lyrical narrative that tells the story of survival, as well as the many moments of joy, celebration, and innovation of Black people in America."--Amazon

Target audience

juvenile

Contributor