Portland Public Library

Uncelebrated narratives from Black history, words and pictures by Joel Christian Gill ; foreword by Henry Louis Gates, Jr

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 168-169)

collective biography

illustrations

no index present

Age 12 to 18

non fiction

Uncelebrated narratives from Black history

comics graphic novelsbibliography

874902013

words and pictures by Joel Christian Gill ; foreword by Henry Louis Gates, Jr

Strange fruit, vol. 1

"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

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

juvenile

Strange fruit, Volume I