THE REMARKABLE STORY OF GEORGE MOSES HORTON POET by Don Tate tells the inspiring story of the first southern African-American man to become a published author.
George Moses Horton grew up as a slave working on a farm in North Carolina. After learning to read he began to compose poetry. Although his slave owner refused to set him free, he was able to write and sell his poetry professionally until he was emancipated during the Civil War.
Tate’s attractive illustrations include verses that flow across many pages bringing Horton’s words alive for readers.
Librarians will find this picture book to be an excellent addition to their biography collection. Combine it with other author biographies in a library display. Or, include it in a collection of biographies related to slavery.
Learn more about the author at http://dontate.com/.
Published by Peachtree Publishers on September 1, 2015. Review copy courtesy of the publisher.
