The Great Migration: Journey to the North
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
No. of pages 32
Published: 2020
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"The Great Migration: Journey to the North" by Eloise Greenfield tells the poignant story of the mass movement of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North during the early 20th century. Through vivid imagery and emotional language, the narrative captures the hopes, dreams, and struggles of families seeking better opportunities and escaping the oppressive conditions of the Jim Crow South. The journey is depicted as both a physical migration and a quest for dignity and a brighter future, highlighting the resilience and strength of those who embarked on this transformative passage in search of a better life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 4 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .
Eloise Greenfield is the author of 47 books for children. She has received many awards and honours, including the 2018 Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement and the Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children from the National Council of Teachers of English. Ms. Greenfield was born on May 17, 1929, in Parmele, North Carolina and grew up in Washington, DC, where she still lives. Rebecca Kai Dotlich is the author of Sweet Dreams of the Wild . She lives near Indianapolis, Indiana. Jan Spivey Gilchrist is an illustrator of more than 30 books for children. Winner of the Coretta Scott King award, she lives in Evanston, Illinois.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Children
This book was recognised in the Children category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 7-10 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 7-10 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Georgia Children's Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Georgia Children's Book Award.
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.