The City We Built: Black Leaders of Austin

By Terry Mitchell

In the tradition of Little Legends and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes The City We Built: Black Leaders of Austin, an illustrated children's book honoring the extraordinary African American men and women who played a critical role in shaping Black Austin's social, political, and cultural heritage. A collaboration between The Black Leaders Collective; The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center; and renowned Texas visual artist Sad Lawson, The City We Built will take readers on an empowering and inspiring journey through Black Austin's history, highlighting such local luminaries as: Ada Anderson, Charles Atkins, Berl Handcox, Johnny Holmes, Azie Taylor Morton, Velma Roberts, Dorothy Turner, Willie Wells, and more.

Featuring full-page biographies and vibrantly illustrated, full-color portraits, The City We Built will not only educate young readers and inspire a new generation of Austin Black leaders--but celebrate the heroes who helped build this remarkable city.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 146719722X
• ISBN13: 9781467197229
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: Arcadia Children's Books
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.6" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7