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Great Migration : An American Story by Jacob Lawrence (1995, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100064434281
ISBN-139780064434287
eBay Product ID (ePID)25388
Product Key Features
Book TitleGreat Migration : an American Story
Number of Pages48 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicBiographical / United States, People & Places / United States / African American, Boys & Men, Art / General, Biography & Autobiography / Art
Publication Year1995
FeaturesReprint
IllustratorLawrence, Jacob, Yes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorJacob Lawrence
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight7 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width10.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN93-016788
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition20
ReviewsThis pictorial history remains as relevant and moving today as it was more than 50 years ago. A memorable work., Lawrence's starkly poetic art works admirably on many levels. A moving, inspiring, educational book., "A compassionate and sensitive portrayal of history." -- The New York Times "This pictorial history remains as relevant and moving today as it was more than 50 years ago. A memorable work." -- The Washington Post "Lawrence's starkly poetic art works admirably on many levels. A moving, inspiring, educational book." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A stirring picture book." -- ALA Booklist (starred review) "A splendid and unique visual evocation of a significant historical movement." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Perfectly pitched to balance the gripping facts and moving graphics. A brave book." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "A significant and unforgettable book." -- The Horn Book "The paintings evoke fear and hope and transmit the courage of those who left behind everything they had known in order to find a better life. An exceptional title." -- School Library Journal, Lawrence's starkly poetic art works admirably on many levels. A moving, inspiring, educational book., The paintings evoke fear and hope and transmit the courage of those who left behind everything they had known in order to find a better life. An exceptional title.
Grade FromThird Grade
Dewey Decimal759.13
Grade ToUP
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisThis critically acclaimed picture book suitable for a wide range of readers chronicles the Great Migration--the diaspora of African Americans who headed to the North after WWI--through the iconic paintings and words of renowned artist Jacob Lawrence. The New York Times praised it as "a compassionate and sensitive portrayal of history." After World War I, large numbers of African Americans began leaving their homes in the rural South in search of employment, and a better life, in the industrial cities of the North like Chicago and Pittsburgh. Jacob Lawrence chronicled their journey of hope in his sixty-panel Migration Series, a flowing narrative sequence of paintings that can now be found divided between the Museum of Modern Art and the Phillips Collection. In this profound picture book, Lawrence brings all those landmark paintings together and pairs them with poetic text that further explores the experience of those enduring this mass exodus. From dealing with poor working conditions and competition for living space to widespread prejudice and racism, this is the story of strength, courage, and hope of the more than six million African Americans who were trying to build better lives for themselves and their families. This book features an introduction from Lawrence--whose family was part of this great migration--about its personal significance as well as a poem by Newbery Honor author Walter Dean Myers. ALA Notable Book ALA Booklist Editors' Choice IRA/CBC Teachers' Choice Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) Carter G. Woodson Outstanding Merit Book, This critically acclaimed picture book suitable for a wide range of readers chronicles the Great Migration--the diaspora of African Americans who headed to the North after WWI--through the iconic paintings and words of renowned artist Jacob Lawrence. The New York Times praised it as "a compassionate and sensitive portrayal of history." After World War I, large numbers of African Americans began leaving their homes in the rural South in search of employment, and a better life, in the industrial cities of the North like Chicago and Pittsburgh. Jacob Lawrence chronicled their journey of hope in his sixty-panel Migration Series , a flowing narrative sequence of paintings that can now be found divided between the Museum of Modern Art and the Phillips Collection. In this profound picture book, Lawrence brings all those landmark paintings together and pairs them with poetic text that further explores the experience of those enduring this mass exodus. From dealing with poor working conditions and competition for living space to widespread prejudice and racism, this is the story of strength, courage, and hope of the more than six million African Americans who were trying to build better lives for themselves and their families. This book features an introduction from Lawrence--whose family was part of this great migration--about its personal significance as well as a poem by Newbery Honor author Walter Dean Myers. ALA Notable Book ALA Booklist Editors' Choice IRA/CBC Teachers' Choice Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) Carter G. Woodson Outstanding Merit Book
LC Classification NumberND237.L29 A4
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- 20 Feb, 2019
Product OK, Took Long to Arrive
The product was in pretty good shape. I ordered 5 books. A couple of them were in ok shape. Definitely not “like new” but I knew that when I bought them. They were listed as in pretty good shape so they were advertised correctly. My only complaint was the time it took to receive them. It took longer than I was expecting and they arrived in 3 different shipments. All in all I was pleased with the product.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Jan, 2021
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Thanks!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
