{"title":"Michelle D. Commander","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichelle D. Commander’s works explore the power of imagination and resilience through a thoughtful blend of education and inspiration. Her writing invites readers to reflect on the role of dreams in shaping personal and collective futures, offering insightful perspectives within the broader context of learning and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders of Commander’s books can expect a compelling journey that intertwines creativity with critical thought, making her collection a meaningful addition for those interested in educational narratives that challenge and uplift.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-a-dream-can-do-by-michelle-d-commander-9780847870370","title":"What a Dream Can Do","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the National Museum of African American History and Culture's dedication ceremony in 2016, civil rights activist and venerated congressman John Lewis proclaimed, '\u003cem\u003eOh, say! What a dream can do!\u003c\/em\u003e' This volume, published to celebrate the Museum's tenth anniversary, captures that vision through stories told by those collecting and caring for the objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the historically profound, such as the miraculous recovery and resurrection of a WWII era plane used to train Tuskegee Airmen; to the searingly poignant personal keepsakes belonging to the famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman, whose family carefully preserved them for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe breadth of the collection is extraordinary, spanning visual art, photography, film, and historical artefacts from the seventeenth century to the present. Each object carries its own story and distinctive journey, reflecting the collaboration, care, and commitment required to bring this national museum to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther incredible highlights include the Johnson Publishing Company’s famed Ebony Test Kitchen, Chuck Berry’s red Cadillac, and Radio Raheem’s iconic boombox from Spike Lee’s 1989 film \u003cem\u003eDo the Right Thing\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese powerful stories of community, connection, resilience, and remembrance reflect the nation’s story and demonstrate, in enduring and profound ways, what a dream can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47772539650284,"sku":"9780847870370","price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780847870370-what-a-dream-can-do.jpg?v=1782166343"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/michelle-d-commander.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}