{"product_id":"your-legacy-a-bold-reclaiming-of-our-enslaved-history-9781419748752","title":"Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYour Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a proud, empowering picture book introduction to African American history that celebrates and honors enslaved ancestors from author Schele Williams and illustrator Tonya Engel.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eYour story begins in Africa. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eYour African ancestors defied the odds and survived 400 years of slavery in America and passed down an extraordinary legacy to you. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Beginning in Africa before 1619, \u003ci\u003eYour Legacy \u003c\/i\u003epresents an unprecedentedly accessible, empowering, and proud introduction to African American history for children. While your ancestors' freedom was taken from them, their spirit was not; this book celebrates their accomplishments, acknowledges their sacrifices, and defines how they are remembered--and how their stories should be taught. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"We are grateful to Schele and her dedication to making our beautiful history accessible to our children! \u003ci\u003eYour Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e is an educational and celebratory piece we've enjoyed sharing with our family. We are extremely excited for this story to be shared with other families as we continue to celebrate our rich history in this world.\" --\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling authors Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union Wade \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchele Williams\u003c\/b\u003e is a director committed to cultivating new musicals and devised work with authentic representation. She is currently directing the upcoming Broadway revivals of \u003ci\u003eAida\u003c\/i\u003e (Disney Theatrical Group) and \u003ci\u003eThe Wiz, \u003c\/i\u003e as well as the premieres of \u003ci\u003eMandela the Musical\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIndigo\u003c\/i\u003e. She will be helming \u003ci\u003eHidden Figures, \u003c\/i\u003e currently in development (Disney Theatrical Group). Schele has directed at regional theaters and festivals across the country and has a long history of work on Broadway in \u003ci\u003eRent\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAida\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMotown: The Musical\u003c\/i\u003e. Passionate about pairing social justice with the arts, Schele is a founding member of Black Theatre United, an organization committed to dismantling systemic racism on our streets and stages. She has been a member of Broadway Inspirational Voices for over two decades and serves as chairperson of the board. She is also on the board of trustees for Broadway Cares\/Equity Fights AIDS. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTonya Engel\u003c\/b\u003e is a self-taught artist living in Houston, Texas. Folk artists of the deep South have influenced her work, as well as contemporary masters such as Marc Chagall, Frida Kahlo, Romare Bearden, and Gustav Klimt. Her bold style is figurative, textured, colorful, and ripe with symbolism. Engel made a spectacular debut in children's publishing with her illustrations in \u003ci\u003eRise!: From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Maya Angelou\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Bethany Hegedus and published by Lee \u0026amp; Low Books in 2019, and \u003ci\u003eMy Hair is Magic!\u003c\/i\u003e by M.L. Marroquin.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50642833932562,"sku":"9781419748752","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_16eedb68-27e3-4505-ac5b-3cb69bd00cb7.jpg?v=1733072029","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/your-legacy-a-bold-reclaiming-of-our-enslaved-history-9781419748752","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}