{"product_id":"your-legacy-a-bold-reclaiming-of-our-enslaved-history","title":"Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History","description":"This powerful and uplifting picture book redefines how African American history is introduced to young readers.\n\nFour starred reviews: \"A truly powerful perspective shift.\"* I \"Joyous.\"** I \"Outstanding.\"\"*** I \"A strikingly worthy introduction of 400 years of Black history to young readers.\"****\n\nBeginning in Africa before 1619, this beautifully illustrated narrative honors the strength, resilience, and brilliance of enslaved ancestors—offering young people a proud and empowering foundation for understanding their heritage.\n\nAuthor Schele Williams and illustrator Tonya Engel guide readers through centuries of courage and survival, celebrating the extraordinary legacy passed down through generations. With poetic language and evocative art, the book reframes history not as a story of victimhood, but as a testament to perseverance, dignity, and cultural richness.\n\nPerfect for classrooms, family reading, and community discussions, Your Legacy invites children to see themselves as part of a lineage of strength and possibility. It’s a bold reclaiming of the past—and a hopeful vision for the future.\n\nYoun ancestors passed down the best of themselves—that is your legacy.\n\n*Kirkus I **Booklist I ***School Library Journal I ****Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1419748750\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1419748750.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Williams, Schele|Engel, Tonya\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42988980174909,"sku":"BVV.1419748750.G","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1419748750-0.jpg?v=1770758921","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/your-legacy-a-bold-reclaiming-of-our-enslaved-history","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}