In the tradition of
Little Legends
and
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
comes
The City We Built: Black Leaders of Austin
, an illustrated children's book honoring the extraordinary African American men and women who played a critical role in shaping Black Austin's social, political, and cultural heritage. A collaboration between The Black Leaders Collective; The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center; and renowned Texas visual artist Sadé Lawson,
The City We Built
will take readers on an empowering and inspiring journey through Black Austin's history, highlighting such local luminaries as:Ada Anderson, Charles Atkins, Berl Handcox, Johnny Holmes, Azie Taylor Morton, Velma Roberts, Dorothy Turner, Willie Wells, and more.
Featuring full-page biographies and vibrantly illustrated, full-color portraits,
will not only educate young readers and inspire a new generation of Austin Black leaders—but celebrate the heroes who helped build this remarkable city.