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Strange Fruit, Volume II

More Uncelebrated Narratives from Black History

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Pub Date Feb 01 2018 | Archive Date Oct 05 2020


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Description

Like all legends, people fade away, but not before leaving an incredible legacy. Strange Fruit, Volume II: More Uncelebrated Narratives from Black History is a collection of stories from early African American history that represent the oddity of success in the face of great adversity. Each of the eight illustrated chapters chronicles an uncelebrated African American hero or event. Joel Christian Gill offers historical and cultural commentary on heroes whose stories are not often found in history books, such as Cathay Williams, the only known female Buffalo Soldier, and Eugene Bullard, a fighter pilot who flew for France during World War I. These beautifully illustrated stories offer a refreshing look at remarkable African Americans.

Like all legends, people fade away, but not before leaving an incredible legacy. Strange Fruit, Volume II: More Uncelebrated Narratives from Black History is a collection of stories from early...


Advance Praise

"These fascinating stories are all presented in such an easily accessible and engaging way that I sat down to read one and finished the whole book. I can't imagine what sort of impact having learned these stories growing up would have had on me, but I believe I would have had more faith in myself, what I was capable of, and of my resiliency had I knows of these remarkable individuals." --Karyn Parsons, actress, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

"With Strange Fruit, Volume II, Gill continues to skillfully and thoughtfully tell the stories of the forgotten visionaries, revolutionaries, and everyday folks of black history. This book is a shining example of the need to share the lesser-known narratives that add to the richness and complexity of the black experience." --Whitney Taylor, author and illustrator, Wallpaper and Ghost Stories

"These fascinating stories are all presented in such an easily accessible and engaging way that I sat down to read one and finished the whole book. I can't imagine what sort of impact having learned...


Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781938486579
PRICE $19.95 (USD)
PAGES 112

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