{"product_id":"the-abcs-of-black-stories-in-canada-book-2","title":"The ABCs of Black Stories in Canada - Book 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dc-canada.ca\/pages\/dorothy-williams\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDr. Dorothy Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dc-canada.ca\/pages\/joseph-osei-bonsu\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoseph Osei Bonsu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e8.5” x 11”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e978-1-83414-054-4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDive into 26 heartfelt stories of Black resilience, courage, and compassion, and discover the historical figures whose experiences in Canada made an impact on their lives, their communities, and even the world. Organized alphabetically by keywords, these tales underscore perseverance in the face of adversity and celebrate Black pride and accomplishments ranging from medical exploits to political advances, fearless journalism to moving musical performances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis two-book Canadian Black history set highlights not only the sacrifices made in the quest for freedom and justice, but also the sense of kinship established between Black figures and their various triumphs in Canada and abroad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 194, 96);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHEMES IN THIS BOOK…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ecommunity – fighting for justice – racial (in)equality – accomplishments and struggles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 194, 96);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY DO YOU NEED THIS BOOK?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Black history in Canada\u003cbr\u003e• Known and lesser-known historical figures\u003cbr\u003e• Definitions for key terms\u003cbr\u003e• Superhero-esque illustrations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(92, 194, 239);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 194, 96);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREVIEWS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘’The colours, the entire presentation draws you in. Makes you want to read the text. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConjures up warm feelings of discovery and respect for the protagonists in the stories.’’\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~Shirlette Wint, psychotherapist and cultural consultant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dc-canada.ca\/pages\/the-abcs-of-black-stories-reviews\"\u003eSee more reviews here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 194, 96);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARTICLES ON THESE BOOKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.afrosinthacity.com\/aitc\/theabcsofblackstoriesincanada\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecause of Them: The Stories We Didn’t Learn (and Why They Matter Now)\u003c\/a\u003e by Kimberley Dooshima Jev with \u003c\/span\u003eAfros in tha City\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/directory.afrotoronto.com\/articles\/the-abcs-of-black-stories-in-canada-a-two-book-set-every-classroom-needs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe ABCs of Black Stories in Canada: A two-book set every classroom needs\u003c\/a\u003e by Afrotoronto.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAHExZZNpaw\/xOr98P65rgGTlNjv3KZ70Q\/view?utm_content=DAHExZZNpaw\u0026amp;utm_campaign=designshare\u0026amp;utm_medium=link\u0026amp;utm_source=viewer#16\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQFHA News Spring 2026\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Flexibound","offer_id":50168516477285,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4541\/1173\/files\/Blackabcb2ENfront.png?v=1770836389","url":"https:\/\/dc-canada.ca\/products\/the-abcs-of-black-stories-in-canada-book-2","provider":"DC Canada Education Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}