{"product_id":"the-beatitudes-from-slavery-to-civil-rights-9780802853523","title":"The Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil Rights","description":"Since the earliest days of slavery, African Americans have called on their religious faith in the struggle against oppression. In this book the Beatitudes -- from Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount -- form the backdrop for Carole Boston Weatherford's powerful free-verse poem that traces the African American journey from slavery to civil rights.Tim Ladwig's stirring illustrations showcase a panorama of heroes in this struggle, from the slaves shackled in the hold of a ship to the first African American president taking his oath of office on the steps of the United States Capitol.Readers of all ages will find this a book to return to again and again for encouragement and inspiration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWeatherford, Carole Boston:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Carole Boston Weatherford is the author of many books for children, including Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, which was a Caldecott Honor book, and Becoming Billie Holiday, illustrated by Floyd Cooper, a\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLadwig, Tim:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - When he was eight years old, Tim lost an eye in anaccident. During his recovery, his father gave him oilpaints, a couple of brushes, and a small canvas. He painteda clown with colors straight from the tube. Tim's firstwork was promptly framed, and his love of painting wasborn.","brand":"Eerdmans Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50544045392146,"sku":"9780802853523","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a4476118-d6ba-4334-ada5-82cbd143c302.jpg?v=1731519330","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-beatitudes-from-slavery-to-civil-rights-9780802853523","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}