From the first Black person who came to Canada about 400 years ago to the most recent wave of African immigrants, Black Canadians have played an important role in Canada’s history. In this informative overview, kids will discover the inspiring stories and events of a people who fought oppression as they searched for a place to call their own.

THE KIDS BOOK OF BLACK CANADIAN HISTORY features fact boxes, mini-profiles, a timeline and more. This is another book in the acclaimed Kids Book of History series, offering a glimpse into an often-overlooked part of Canadian history. Written, with an engaging tone children will respond to, by Rosemary Sadlier, president of the Ontario Black History Society, with detailed, accurate illustrations throughout by Toronto artist, Wang Qijun, PhD.

Softcover, with heavy cover flaps. 57 pages. See also,THE KIDS BOOK OF CANADIAN HISTORY sold separately.

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