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The Kids Book of Black History in Canada

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An important and comprehensive exploration of 400 years of Black history in Canada. #This narrative journey through Black history in Canada begins with the arrival in 1604 of Mathieu Da Costa, the first known African in the country, and continues through the Black Lives Matter movement and the ongoing fight for social justice. A one-of-a-kind book, it contains inspiring and thought-provoking stories of the people involved in Canada’s legacy of slavery, the Black Loyalist and Exoduster movements, the Underground Railroad and the fight for civil rights. Separate from the chronological history, the book also examines key issues that have affected the lives of Black Canadians, including slavery, racism and prejudice, and representation.#The definitive children’s guide to Black history in Canada, this book is an essential update to the bestselling and award-winning The Kids Book of Black Canadian History, which was first published in 2003. With informative and engaging text, author Rosemary Sadlier honors the proud history of Black Canadians on every page. Sidebars with interesting facts, quotations and profiles of historical figures appear throughout the book, making this a perfect fit for social studies lessons on Canadian heritage and history. The back matter includes six pages of profiles of important Black figures in the arts, sciences, sports, politics and more, as well as a glossary of key terms and an index. Redesigned for a new generation of readers featuring Arden Taylor’s contemporary style using blocks of color and vivid illustrations, this book is a must-have resource for every classroom and library across the country.

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An important and comprehensive exploration of 400 years of Black history in Canada. #This narrative journey through Black history in Canada begins with the arrival in 1604 of Mathieu Da Costa, the first known African in the country, and continues through the Black Lives Matter movement and the ongoing fight for social justice. A one-of-a-kind book, it contains inspiring and thought-provoking stories of the people involved in Canada’s legacy of slavery, the Black Loyalist and Exoduster movements, the Underground Railroad and the fight for civil rights. Separate from the chronological history, the book also examines key issues that have affected the lives of Black Canadians, including slavery, racism and prejudice, and representation.#The definitive children’s guide to Black history in Canada, this book is an essential update to the bestselling and award-winning The Kids Book of Black Canadian History, which was first published in 2003. With informative and engaging text, author Rosemary Sadlier honors the proud history of Black Canadians on every page. Sidebars with interesting facts, quotations and profiles of historical figures appear throughout the book, making this a perfect fit for social studies lessons on Canadian heritage and history. The back matter includes six pages of profiles of important Black figures in the arts, sciences, sports, politics and more, as well as a glossary of key terms and an index. Redesigned for a new generation of readers featuring Arden Taylor’s contemporary style using blocks of color and vivid illustrations, this book is a must-have resource for every classroom and library across the country.*

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AWARDS & REVIEWS

Reviews

"… an essential book for all Canadian elementary schools and public libraries."

CM Magazine, 31/05/2024

"… packed with information I never knew about Canada and Black Canadians. It is a wonderful resource book."

Youth Services Book Review, 17/06/2024

Awards

  • 2006 - Red Cedar Book Award (1st ed.), Young Readers’ Choice Society of British Columbia, Short-Listed

  • 2005 - Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award (1st ed.), Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award, Short-Listed

  • 2004 - Violet Downey Book Award (1st ed.), The National Chapter of Canada IODE, Commended

  • 2004 - White Raven Award (1st ed.), International Youth Library, Winner

  • 2024 - May & June Loan Stars Jr. Top Pick, Booknet Canada, Joint Winner

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