Your Legacy

Name: Your Legacy
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419748752
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A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History

By Schele Williams

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Summary

Your Legacy by Schele Williams is a children's book that introduces young readers to the rich history and accomplishments of their ancestors. It is a beautifully illustrated celebration that highlights the strength, resilience, and cultural heritage passed down through generations. This book aims to inspire pride and confidence in children by connecting them with their roots and encouraging them to create their own legacies.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for an inspiring read that introduces young readers to concepts of family history, cultural heritage and the impact of our ancestors. It encourages children to appreciate their roots and understand their place in a larger narrative, all while fostering a sense of pride and belonging.

Your Legacy

Description

Your story begins in Africa.
Your African ancestors defied the odds and survived 400 years of slavery in America and passed down an extraordinary legacy to you.

Beginning in Africa before 1619, Your Legacy presents an unprecedentedly accessible, empowering, and proud introduction to African American history for children. While your ancestors' freedom was taken from them, their spirit was not; this book celebrates their accomplishments, acknowledges their sacrifices, and defines how they are remembered-and how their stories should be taught.

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Your Legacy by Schele Williams has been praised for its beautiful illustrations and powerful storytelling, empowering children to reclaim and celebrate their heritage. The book is described as educational and is recommended for fostering important conversations about history. Critics highlight its uplifting treatment of ancestral resilience and perseverance, making it a valuable read for all audiences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419748752

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Tonya Engel
Illustrated by Tonya Engel

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 48

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Schele Williams

About the Author

Schele Williams is a director, performer and author committed to cultivating work with authentic representation on stage and off. She is currently making her Broadway directorial debut this 2024 season with The Notebook (co-director along with Michael Greif) and the highly anticipated Broadway revival of The Wiz. Upcoming: Director of Disney’s revival of Aida and Hidden Figures. Schele is a founding member of Black Theatre United, a co-chair on the Broadway Inspirational Voices board of directors, and serves on the board of trustees for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. She is the author of the critically acclaimed children’s book Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History and the recipient of the 2022 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor, as well as Your Legacy Begins.

Tonya Engel is a self-taught artist living in Houston, Texas. Folk artists of the deep South have influenced her work, as well as contemporary masters such as Marc Chagall, Frida Kahlo, Romare Bearden, and Gustav Klimt. Her bold style is figurative, textured, colorful, and ripe with symbolism. Engel made a spectacular debut in children’s publishing with her illustrations in Rise!: From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Maya Angelou, written by Bethany Hegedus and published by Lee & Low Books in 2019, and My Hair is Magic! by M.L. Marroquin.