These Hands
These Hands by Margaret H. Mason, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2015, is a reprint edition featuring 32 pages in English. The book presents an intergenerational narrative centered on Joseph and his grandpa, who possesses a remarkable array of skills, from playing the piano to tying complex knots. Set against the backdrop of the 1950s and 60s, the story explores the challenges faced by African Americans, particularly in the workplace, as Joseph’s grandpa is denied the opportunity to bake bread at the Wonder Bread factory due to racial discrimination.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of family and resilience as Joseph learns about the collective strength of those who fought against discrimination. The narrative highlights themes of historical struggle and the importance of unity in overcoming societal barriers. Through this journey, Joseph discovers that the hands of his ancestors paved the way for future generations, enabling him to aspire to a world where he can achieve anything. The book touches on significant topics such as biographical accounts and multigenerational experiences, making it a meaningful addition to juvenile fiction.
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Joseph’s grandpa could do almost anything with his hands. He could play the piano, throw a curveball, and tie a triple bowline knot in three seconds flat. But in the 1950s and 60s, he could not bake bread at the Wonder Bread factory. Factory bosses said white people would not want to eat bread touched by the hands of the African Americans who worked there.
In this powerful intergenerational story, Joseph learns that people joined their hands together to fight discrimination so that one day, their hands–Joseph’s hands–could do anything at all in this whole wide world.
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