Ellington Was Not a Street (HB)

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In a reflective tribute to the African-American community of old, noted poet Ntozake Shange recalls her childhood home and the close-knit group of innovators that often gathered th ere. These men of vision, brought to life in the majestic paintings of artist Kadir Nelson, lived at a time when the color of their skin dictated where they could live, what schools they could attend, and even where they could sit on a bus or in a movie theater.Yet in the face of this tremendous adversity, these dedicated souls and others like them not only demonstrated the importance of Black culture in America, but also helped issue in a movement that "changed the world." Their lives and their works inspire us to this day, and serve as a guide to how we approach the challenges of tomorrow. Product details ASIN : 0689828845 Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (January 1, 2004) Language : English Hardcover : 40 pages ISBN-10 : 9780689828843 ISBN-13 : 978-0689828843 Reading age : 5 - 11 years Lexile measure : NP Grade level : Kindergarten - 6 Item Weight : 1.13 pounds Dimensions : 9 x 0.4 x 12 inches Show more