The Racial Justice Movement

September 1, 2021
Grades 4-7 The Black American Journey (12 new titles) is the latest generation of the publisher's Journey to Freedom: The African American Library series (circa 2000) and The African American Journey series (a decade later). Some of the recent books are entirely new, while others are revised editions. The repackaged texts appear to be largely unchanged, although sentences or sections have sometimes been reworded (e.g., using enslaved people rather than slaves) or even omitted. The new book design, slightly smaller format, and increased use of color give the pages a more inviting look, and the smaller font is more suitable for the audience. The Racial Justice Movement discusses topics such as the killing of George Floyd and the creation of the Black Lives Matter movement, while placing them within the historical context of racism and civil rights in America. With well-chosen illustrations appearing throughout the books, this series offers concise, informative introductions to elements of Black history.

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