BEFORE THE SHIPS: THE BIRTH OF BLACK EXCELLENCE written by Maisha Oso, illustrated by Candice Bradley

Maisha Oso’s BEFORE THE SHIPS: THE BIRTH OF BLACK EXCELLENCE is a book needed for all children (and their adults) to understand African-American history for this lyrical picture book sensitively told by Oso and illustrated by Candice Bradley gives a sense of the proud origins of a rich culture filled with gifted leaders, scientists, artists and more that existed “before the ships” arrived on African shores. The transitions to times of slavery and present times are beautifully, poetically transitioned to affirm that these traits have existed and still exist in eras. Find out more about the book at the purchase link below.