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Title details for The Beatitudes by Carole Boston Weatherford - Available

The Beatitudes

by Carole Boston Weatherford
Tim Ladwig
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Since the earliest days of slavery, African Americans have called on their religious faith in the struggle against oppression. 
In this book the Beatitudes — from Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount — form the backdrop for Carole Boston Weatherford's powerful free-verse poem that traces the African American journey from slavery to civil rights.
Tim Ladwig's stirring illustrations showcase a panorama of heroes in this struggle, from the slaves shackled in the hold of a ship to the first African American president taking his oath of office on the steps of the United States Capitol.
Readers of all ages will find this a book to return to again and again for encouragement and inspiration.
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Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.

Kindle Book

  • Release date: November 13, 2009

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  • ISBN: 9781467432771
  • Release date: November 13, 2009
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subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction Religion & Spirituality

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:6.7
Lexile® Measure:980
Interest Level:K-3(LG)
Text Difficulty:5-7

Since the earliest days of slavery, African Americans have called on their religious faith in the struggle against oppression. 
In this book the Beatitudes — from Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount — form the backdrop for Carole Boston Weatherford's powerful free-verse poem that traces the African American journey from slavery to civil rights.
Tim Ladwig's stirring illustrations showcase a panorama of heroes in this struggle, from the slaves shackled in the hold of a ship to the first African American president taking his oath of office on the steps of the United States Capitol.
Readers of all ages will find this a book to return to again and again for encouragement and inspiration.
Expand title description text
Juvenile Nonfiction Religion & Spirituality