Brick by Brick
“Brick by Brick” by Charles R. Smith Jr. is an illustrated work published by HarperCollins on December 26, 2012. This 32-page book presents a narrative about the collaborative effort involved in constructing the White House, highlighting the contributions of diverse groups, including enslaved individuals. Through this story, the book explores the historical significance of the building process and the human labor that went into creating this iconic structure.
Readers will find a poignant depiction of the emotional and physical toil that shaped the White House, emphasizing the roles of both free and enslaved workers. The narrative reflects on themes of history and resilience, showcasing how many enslaved people were able to gain their freedom through their labor. This edition serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complex history surrounding one of America’s most recognized landmarks, making it suitable for those interested in juvenile nonfiction and American history.
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The president of a new country needs a new home, so many hands work together as one.
Black hands, white hands, free hands, slave hands.
In this powerful story of the building of the White House, Coretta Scott King Award winners Charles R. Smith Jr. and Floyd Cooper capture the emotion and toil that created this incredible structure, the home of our president. The White House was created by many hands, several of them slaves’, who will be remembered throughout history for their extraordinary feat. Many slaves were able to purchase their freedom after earning money from learning a trade through this work, which speaks to their unbelievable strength. The title reflects how this towering symbol of America was created by hand, human hands, working toward their freedom, brick by brick.
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