"Keep Moving Forward, Henry"
is a children's book that is a great read-aloud based on the true story of Henry Luvert, one of the first African Americans to serve as a firefighter in 1981 in the small college town of Eugene, Oregon. This beautifully illustrated story for
children 7-12 years
old
, shows Henry's strength and determination in achieving his goals against all the obstacles of hate and bigotry placed in his path.
This book is a wonderful, age-appropriate way to introduce some of the issues of racial disparity and struggle in our American past. Giving young children early exposure to a subject that's hard to understand, it will ultimately
leave children feeling good about Henry's resilience
and willingness to find new doors of opportunity when other doors were closed shut.
This book is a great way for children to see that
you can achieve success in spite of obstacles
.
This inspiring story will lead to
amazing discussions
around the frustrations of injustice and the importance of treating people with fairness and respect.
It is a great way to start conversations about r
ace relations
,
activism, overcoming obstacles, bravery
, and making a positive contribution to society.
This powerful story will be a wonderful addition to any classroom curriculum dealing with
themes of
racism, overcoming obstacles, empathy, civil rights, and Black History Month.
This
beautiful book
is a must-have for every elementary classroom and home. All children need to be taught about American history, the
truth, trials, and triumphs
that clearly can be seen in this inspirational story.
Anyone interested in equality and equity will be proud
of the questions and conversations that will spark from reading this moving and powerful story,
Keep Moving Forward, Henry.
The conversations will become priceless gems as
children's empathy and compassion become ignited
for the greater good of humankind.
Learn more about the author and her other books at www.ayannamurray.com or Facebook @BooksByAyannaMurray