Author : Rosemary Sadlier
Release : 2024-06-04
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 452/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis The Kids Book of Black History in Canada by : Rosemary Sadlier
Download or read book The Kids Book of Black History in Canada written by Rosemary Sadlier. This book was released on 2024-06-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An important and comprehensive exploration of 400 years of Black history in Canada. This narrative journey through Canadian Black history begins with the arrival in 1604 of Mathieu Da Costa, the first known African in Canada, and continues through the Black Lives Matter movement and the ongoing fight for social justice. It covers Canada’s legacy of slavery, the Black Loyalists, the Underground Railroad, the Exodusters and the Black civil rights movements in Canada. With sidebars, profiles of historical figures and issues spreads that delve into key topics, this book is the definitive kids’ guide to Canadian Black history. An inspiring, one-of-a-kind resource: every classroom and library across the country should have a copy!