“From the fireside tales in an African village, through the unspeakable passage across the Atlantic, to the backbreaking work in the fields of the South, this is a story of a people's struggle and strength, horror and hope. This is the story of American slavery, a story that needs to be told and understood by all of us. A testament to the resilience of the African American community, this book honors what has been and envisions what is to be.”
I’m delighted and honored to be able to present a project that has been a part of my life for the last several years! I illustrated this brilliant manuscript by Kwame Alexander, and it has been such an impactful experience!
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Reproductions of the artwork featured in An American Story are in production! While select giclees are available for pre-sale purchase now, there will be additional pieces will be released in phases. Sign up here to get a heads up when they are available for pre-sale and purchase: