Sweet Words So Brave : Story of African American Literature

This work is suitable for ages 9-12. During the time of slavery, African Americans could be out to death for reading or writing.

But despite tremendous obstacles, African American authors have become some of the world's most respected writers, and created some of the most powerful and beautiful works of literature ever published.

This book brings their extraordinary stories to life and, for the first time, makes their work accessible to young people.