Tommy Traveler in the World of Black History
Significant historical events in the lives of Phoebe Fraunces, Emmet Till, Aesop, Frederick Douglass, Crispus Attucks and Joe Louis are dramatized in a comic-strip format. Each event is introduced by Tommy Traveler, an African American child fascinated with the private library collection of his neighbor, Dr. Gray, who has had a life-long interest in collecting books, magazines and newspaper clippings related to Black history. As Tommy reads, he is transported back in time and becomes a first-hand observer and participant in the events he describes. Originally published as a weekly comic strip in 1958-59, this presentation of Black history is as fresh and original today as it was 20 years ago and will appeal to a new generation of children. ©1991 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Tom Feelings
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 7-11
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Format:
Graphic Novel
Subjects:
18th Century
19th Century
20th Century
African Americans
Historical Fiction
Time Travel
U.S. History
Diversity subject:
Black/African
Publishers:
Black Butterfly, Writers and Readers
Publish Year: 1991
Pages: 42
ISBN: 0863162029
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 741.5 Feelings