Fort Mose: And the Story of the Man Who Built the First Free Black Settlement in Colonial America by Turner, Glennette Tilley
Fort Mose: And the Story of the Man Who Built the First Free Black Settlement in Colonial America by Turner, Glennette Tilley

Fort Mose: And the Story of the Man Who Built the First Free Black Settlement in Colonial America

Discover the powerful true story of Fort Mose, the first free Black community in what would become...
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Author: Glennette Tilley Turner
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Fort Mose: And the Story of the Man Who Built the First Free Black Settlement in Colonial America by Turner, Glennette Tilley

Fort Mose: And the Story of the Man Who Built the First Free Black Settlement in Colonial America

$22.74
Fort Mose: And the Story of the Man Who Built the First Free Black Settlement in Colonial America by Turner, Glennette Tilley

Fort Mose: And the Story of the Man Who Built the First Free Black Settlement in Colonial America

$22.74
Author: Glennette Tilley Turner
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description

Discover the powerful true story of Fort Mose, the first free Black community in what would become the United States.

"Turner's graceful account clearly distinguishes between fact and supposition. . . . A significant addition to African American history collections for young people." --Booklist (starred review)

In this richly illustrated picture book, acclaimed author Glennette Tilley Turner brings to life the journey of Francisco Menendez, an African-born man who escaped slavery in South Carolina and found freedom in Spanish Florida.

Founded in 1738 near St. Augustine, Fort Mose became a sanctuary for escaped Africans and a vital link in the southern Underground Railroad. Through vivid storytelling and archival imagery, readers explore Menendez's rise to captain of the Black militia, the daily life of the settlement's residents, and the cultural blending of African, Spanish, Native American, and English traditions.

With a glossary, bibliography, and source notes, this book offers young readers ages 7-12 a compelling introduction to African American history, colonial America, and the enduring fight for freedom. A must-have for classrooms, libraries, and families seeking to honor untold stories of resilience and leadership, this is the only picture book focused on Fort Mose, the first free Black community in America.



Author: Glennette Tilley Turner
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/01/2010
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 10.30h x 10.04w x 0.41d
ISBN: 9780810940567
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.4
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 140394 / Fort Mose: And the Story of the Man Who Built the First Free Black Settlement in Colonial America


Award: Golden Kite - Honor Book


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2010
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2010
School Library Journal 10/01/2010 pg. 134
Booklist 10/15/2010 pg. 50
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2011 pg. 11
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2011 pg. 198

About the Author
Glennette Tilley Turner has written nine children's books, including An Apple for Harriet Tubman and Running for Our Lives. She has a master's degree in history and children's literature; has spoken at ALA, NCTE, BCALA, and the Library of Congress; has presented at Illinois library, historical, and reading organizations; and has served as an advisor to the National Park Service. She lives in Wheaton, Illinois.


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