A Long Hard Journey: The Story of the Pullman Porter
Walkers American History Series for Young People
No. of pages 144
Published: 2001
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"A Long Hard Journey: The Story of the Pullman Porter" by Patricia C. McKissack recounts the experiences of African American porters who worked for the Pullman Company during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The narrative highlights the struggles and hardships faced by these men, who provided essential services on trains but were often subjected to discrimination and low wages. Through the lens of their challenging journey, the book explores themes of dignity, resilience, and the pursuit of civil rights, showcasing the pivotal role Pullman porters played in shaping both the railroad industry and the broader fight for equality in America. [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 Walkers American History Series For Young People .
This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.
There are 144 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2001 by Walker & Company .
Patricia C. McKissack has written more than one hundred books about the African American experience. Patricia and Fredrick McKissack are the authors of numerous award-winning books, including REBELS AGAINST SLAVERY: AMERICAN SLAVE REVOLTS and BLACK HANDS, WHITE SAILS: THE STORY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN WHALERS, both Coretta Scott King Honor Books, and SOJOURNER TRUTH: AIN'T I A WOMAN? a Coretta Scott King Honor Book and winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award. Patricia and Fredrick McKissack live in St. Louis, Missouri. John McKissack resides in Memphis, Tennessee.
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This book has been nominated for the following 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.
