Brick by Brick
The president of a new country
needs a new home,
so many hands work
together as one.
Black hands,
white hands,
free hands,
slave hands.
In this moving story of the construction of the White House, Coretta Scott King Award winners Charles R. Smith Jr. and Floyd Cooper capture the emotion and toil of those who created the home of our president. Those slaves, whose hard labor created the symbol of this country, will be remembered throughout history for their extraordinary feat. Many slaves were able to purchase their freedom after earning money from learning a trade through this work, which speaks to the unbelievable strength that lay within each of these individuals. The title reflects how this towering symbol of America was created by hand -- human hands. It is a testament to the laborers who built it, working toward their freedom, brick by brick. The poetic text and gorgeous artwork bring this moment to life, and the book includes an author note that provides fascinating historical context for readers.
Slavery -- Washington (D.C.) -- History -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Washington (D.C.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Washington (D.C.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. -- Juvenile literature.
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
P Smith | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Picture Book | In |
P Smith | Ballentine Indoors | Picture Book | In |
P Smith | Cooper (Forest Acres) | Picture Book | In |
P Smith | Cooper (Forest Acres) | Picture Book | In |
P Smith | Eastover | Picture Book | In |
P Smith | Northeast Indoors | Picture Book | In |
P Smith | Sandhills Indoors | Picture Book | In |
P Smith | Sandhills Indoors | Picture Book | In |