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Climbing Lincoln's Steps: The African American Journey

Suzanne Slade

2011 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, Grades Pre-K - 3
A 2011 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People

Change. It happens slowly. One small step at a time.

This empowering and emotionally driven story showcases significant moments in African American history that tie back to the Lincoln Memorial by introducing iconic civil rights activists as well as exploring President Abraham Lincoln's role in abolishing slavery. This book highlights the hardships and triumphs faced while fighting for racial equality in America.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
  • Publish Date: Nov 1st, 2016
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 10.70in - 8.30in - 0.10in - 0.35lb
  • EAN: 9780807512050
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: African American & BlackSocial Topics - Prejudice & RacismHistory - United States - General

About the Author

Slade, Suzanne: - Suzanne Slade is the author of over seventy books for children. Her works include picture books and biographies as well as titles about animals, sports, and nature. She lives in Illinois with her husband and children.
Bootman, Colin: - Colin Bootman was born in Trinidad. He moved to the United States when he was seven, but the vibrant palette of the Caribbean has always influenced his painting. In 2004, he received a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award. He lives in New York.

Praise for this book

2011 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, Grades Pre-K - 3
A 2011 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People

"Each moment is narrated in the present tense, providing sensory details to evoke atmosphere and just enough background to create meaning for the audience. Bootman's illustrations clearly portray the emotions--fear, determination, joy--of the people present at each moment. The final two-page spread of the First Family viewing the Memorial is especially moving."--Kirkus Reviews

"This handsome picture book outlines the history of the civil rights struggle and its leaders...The book's title is a powerful metaphor, and the beautiful watercolor paintings feature stirring scenes of huge, mobilized crowds, as well as close-up portraits of inspiring leaders."--Booklist

"This attractive, accessible title uses the Lincoln Memorial as a vehicle to outline the history of the Civil Rights Movement...Bootman's realistic watercolor spreads are striking...'Change. It happens slowly. One small step at a time, ' is the refrain that echoes repeatedly along with the 'Pitter-patter...Click, click, click...Clomp, clomp' of the children, women, and men who climb the steps of the iconic structure."--School Library Journal

"Terrific snapshots of history are shown through the text and are further enhanced by the watercolor illustrations, which could stand alone. The repetition of imagery and a key phrase add to the literary strength...This is an excellent chronicle of important steps made toward equality since Abraham Lincoln in a picture book format."--Library Media Connection