D is for Drinking Gourd Asian Amer Pacif Isl Pura Belpré Honor author Laekan

Pura Belpré Honor author Laekan Zea Kemp’s masterfully stirring text dances through Beatriz Gutierrez Hernandez’s enchanting and dynamic artwork

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Letter by letter

They took our magic

D is for Drinking Gourd Asian Amer Pacif Isl Pura Belpré Honor author LaekanThe tapestry of American history is made up of countless threads marking the contributions of people from many different backgrounds and cultures. D is for Drinking Gourd: An African American Alphabet showcases many of the remarkable achievements of and contributions from African Americans throughout our history. Evocative watercolor paintings from acclaimed artist E. B. Lewis perfectly capture the spirit of each letter topic's poem and expository