Publish Date |
July 04, 2017 |
Category |
Juvenile Fiction / Historical / United States / 20th Century Juvenile Fiction / People & Places / United States / African American & Black |
Price |
$10.99 |
ISBN: 9781481449397
Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: July 04, 2017
*“Weatherford again wields the power of poetry to tell a gripping historical story, reinforced by dramatically shaded scratchboard illustrations by her son, making a notable debut.”* “Weatherford’s skill with language provides clear voices for the trainees, and cultural specifics provide additional texture and deepen understanding of the young men. A masterful, inspiring evocation of an era.”“The narrative voice draws readers into the action, addressing them directly and inviting them to imagine themselves into this ground-breaking role . . . this title is particularly well adapted to classroom use, where language arts and history students can share common air space.”"This book sheds light on the Tuskegee Airmen through stories filled with authentic voices and hard truths. For those who already know of the Airmen’s accomplishments, the book offers a more personal connection to the men and their ideas and feelings through poems . . . which demonstrate that despite their proven skill and heroism, the aviators were still denied acceptance and respect."“Weatherford’s informative, evocative poems follow the Airmen from the early vision . . . to the flyers’ experiences at home and abroad, with poems about Joe Louis and Lena Horne reminding us that the Airmen were also fighting another war in this country—against prejudice.”"This volume offers a vivid, personal point of view. A welcome addition to traditional books on the Tuskegee Airmen."