Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 256
Published: 2012
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"Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America" by Brian Pinkney highlights the impactful lives of ten influential African American men who have made significant contributions to American society. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging narratives, the book celebrates figures like Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King Jr., and Barack Obama, exploring their achievements and the challenges they overcame. Each story serves as an inspiring testament to resilience, leadership, and the pursuit of justice, encouraging young readers to recognize the powerful legacies of these men and the importance of their roles in shaping the nation’s history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Coretta Scott King Award .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 256 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers .
Andrea Davis Pinkney is the author of many acclaimed picture books and young adult novels and works for Scholastic Publishing. Brian Pinkney has illustrated numerous books for children and he has written and illustrated several of his own books.
This book is in the following series:
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Horn Book Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Horn Book Award. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book.
Coretta Scott King Award - Author
This book was recognised in the Author category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.
