Strange fruit. Volume I, Uncelebrated narratives from Black history / words and pictures by Joel Christian Gill ; [foreword by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.].
"Strange Fruit, Volume I, Uncelebrated narratives from Black history is a collection of stories from African American history that exemplifies success in the face of great adversity. This unique graphic anthology offers historical and cultural commentary on nine uncelebrated heroes whose stories are not often found in history books. Among the stories included are: Henry 'Box' Brown, who escaped from slavery by mailing himself to Philadelphia; Alexander Crummell and the Noyes Academy, the first integrated school in America, established in the 1830s; Marshall 'Major' Taylor, a.k.a. the Black Cyclone, the first Black champion in any sport; and Bass Reeves, the most successful lawman in the Old West. Written and illustrated by Joel Christian Gill, the diverse art beautifully captures the spirit of each remarkable individual and opens a window into an important part of American history."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781938486296
- ISBN: 1938486293
- Physical Description: 172 pages : chiefly colour illustrations, colour maps ; 26 cm
- Publisher: Golden, CO : Fulcrum, [2014]
- Copyright: ©2014
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 168-169). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Why strange fruit? -- Foreword: Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. -- Out-of-the-box thinking : Henry "Box" Brown -- Harry "Bucky" Lew : original baller -- Richard Potter's greatest illusion -- Theophilus Thompson : from slave to chess master -- The shame -- The Noyes Academy -- Marshall "Major" Taylor : the black cyclone -- Two letters, as written by Spottswood Rice -- Bass Reeves : lawman -- Did you know? |
| Target Audience Note: | Age 12 to 18. |
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| Genre: | Nonfiction comics. Comics (Graphic works) Graphic novels. Anecdotes. Biographies. Young adult literature. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Jacksonville Main Library | YA 973.0496 GIL (Text) | 36015000254207 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | YA 973.0496 GIL (Text) | 36015001130596 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
