{"product_id":"abcs-black-history-semmer-cortez-9781523507498","title":"The ABCs of Black History by Rio Cortez","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-container\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eThe ABCs of Black History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #555;\"\u003eby Rio Cortez | Illustrated by Lauren Semmer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fdf2f4; border-left: 5px solid #8e44ad; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #8e44ad;\"\u003e📚 EARLY EDUCATION \u0026amp; BLACK HISTORY\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eA bold, vibrant, and poetic celebration of Black culture and heritage across centuries and continents, designed to inspire the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ABCs of Black History\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully crafted alphabet book that serves as a powerful introduction to the moments, people, and movements that have shaped history. Through engaging rhythmic verse and striking, vibrant illustrations by Lauren Semmer, Rio Cortez brings to life the transformative ideas and iconic figures of Black culture. Each letter of the alphabet shines a spotlight on defining historical milestones, from B for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright to G for the Great Migration and X for Malcolm X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \n\n    \u003cp\u003eBeyond the poetic ABCs, the book features highly detailed back matter that provides rich, educational context on the featured names and events. Young readers and educators alike can dive deeper into the contributions of trailblazers like W. E. B. Du Bois, Mae Jemison, and DJ Kool Herc. This New York Times Bestseller encourages exploration, pride, and continuous learning, making the complex tapestry of social justice and civil rights accessible at every age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRio Cortez\u003c\/strong\u003e is an acclaimed author and poet whose work often explores themes of Black history, culture, and identity. 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