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Podcast: Story Time with Avant-garde Books, LLC
Episode: An American Story (2023) by Kwame Alexander and Dare Coulter (Artist)
Description: From the fireside tales in an African village, through the unspeakable passage across the Atlantic, to the backbreaking work in the fields of the South, this is a story of a people's struggle and strength, horror and hope. This is the story of American slavery, a story that needs to be told and understood by all of us. A testament to the resilience of the African American community, this book honors what has been and envisions what is to be.With stunning mixed-media illustrations by newcomer Dare Coulter, this is a potent book for those who want to sp...