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Smith, Charles R., Jr.

Brick by Brick

32 pp. | HarperCollins/Amistad | January, 2013 | Trade ISBN 978-0-06-192082-0 $17.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Floyd Cooper. In powerful verse that emphasizes the subjects' dedication and hard work, Smith relates slaves' contributions to the building of the White House in 1792; their labor provided many with trade skills, which then allowed them to "purchase freedom / earned brick by brick." Cooper's soft-focus sepia-toned art showing "black hands / white hands" working together on the historic project bolsters the inspirational story.
Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

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