{"product_id":"fort-mose-and-the-story-of-the-man-who-built-the-first-free-black-settlement-in-colonial-america-9780810940567","title":"Fort Mose: And the Story of the Man Who Built the First Free Black Settlement in Colonial America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the powerful true story of Fort Mose, the first free Black community in what would become the United States.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Turner's graceful account clearly distinguishes between fact and supposition. . . . A significant addition to African American history collections for young people.\" --\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Glennette Tilley Turner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abrams Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.18lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.30h x 10.04w x 0.41d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780810940567\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e140394 \/ Fort Mose: And the Story of the Man Who Built the First Free Black Settlement in Colonial America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Golden Kite - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2010 pg. 134\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/15\/2010 pg. 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist Ed Choice Youth\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2011 pg. 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2011 pg. 198\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlennette Tilley Turner\u003c\/b\u003e has written nine children's books, including \u003ci\u003eAn Apple for Harriet Tubman\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRunning for Our Lives\u003c\/i\u003e. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Glennette Tilley Turner \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48750113587357,"sku":"9780810940567","price":22.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_ee43ccd7-cefd-40a2-b882-931d885dad00.jpg?v=1785917905","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/fort-mose-and-the-story-of-the-man-who-built-the-first-free-black-settlement-in-colonial-america-9780810940567","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}