One of the great ways to learn American (or other) history is to read FICTION that is well researched and inspired. I've been hearing great things about LAURIE HALSE ANDERSON and so I've just got two of her books "Chains" and "Forge" to read. These are part of her SEEDS OF AMERICA series which is aimed at Young Adult Readers... You don't have to be a Young Adult to enjoy these!
Angela Johnson, who is herself a three time winner of the Coretta Scott King Award says that Chains "is searing and has so many brilliant sparks I became lost in it. Isabel's harrowing journey into a nightmare realm of slavery, betrayal;, loss, and ULTIMATELY Hope quite literally had me sobbing."
Why not use these books for HOME SCHOOLING or as part of your classroom projects?
