20th Century African American History for Kids

Margeaux Weston

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Callisto Kids
21 September 2021

History & the past: general interest (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA)

Show kids ages 8 to 12 how Black Americans shaped US history in the 20th century From fighting against discrimination to changing the landscape of art and music, discover the incredible ways that Black Americans influenced the world we live in today. Spanning the 1900s through the 2000s, this journey through history introduces kids to the struggles and triumphs of Black people in the United States through 30 defining moments of the 20th century. Over the course of five easily digestible ""eras,"" kids will learn about the founding of the NAACP, the Harlem Renaissance, the Tulsa Race Massacre, the March on Washington, the rise of the Black Power Movement, Jesse Jackson's voter registration drive, and more. Go beyond other American history books for kids with- An event-driven approach-A focus on putting things into context, not just memorizing names and numbers, allows kids to engage with history.

Key callouts-Handy sidebars call special attention to important information and inspiring, influential Black history makers.

Clear explanations-Each event is explored in a straightforward manner that makes it easy for kids to understand what occurred and why.

Help kids discover the many ways that Black Americans have shaped the world they live in today.

By: Margeaux Weston
Imprint: Callisto Kids
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 1mm, Width: 1mm,
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9781648764417
ISBN 10: 164876441X
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 21 September 2021
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

MARGEAUX WESTON is an editor, sensitivity reader, and writer. She has written four children's books and edited many more. Margeaux is also an editor at the Hugo-nominated Fiyah Magazine. She enjoys working on speculative fiction, kid lit, nonfiction, and historical fiction.

Reviews for 20th Century African American History for Kids

20th Century African American History for Kids is an excellent resource for parents and teachers who want to introduce their curious young minds to some of the essential people and moments in African American history. Margaux Weston does a great job of telling the rich history of African Americans in a concise yet profound way so that young students and the adults around them can understand the significance of African American history. --Elijah R. Zehyoue, historian and professor, Washington, DC