Name: The Peach Pit Parade: A World War I Story (Tales of Young Americans)
Brand: Books
SKU: 1534111387
Availability: InStock

Editorial Reviews

Review

…Their age-appropriate realism echoes Keller’s matter-of-fact storytelling, which balances Polly’s fictional experiences with historical facts. Info about the science behind charcoal gas masks, an author’s note about segregation, and the story’s basis in history help make this a unique introduction to the Great War and related scarcity measures. –Publishers Weekly

Lucas’ bright illustrations depict loving middle-class Black families, a Black Scout troop, and a mostly Black community all eager to do their patriotic best for their country. While children of all races can imagine themselves taking on a similar role, Black children will see themselves as important agents of history. –Kirkus Reviews

An engaging story with many truths to tell. –School Library Connection

About the Author

Shana Keller grew up a middle child in Middle America wondering exactly how clouds stayed in the air. She’s traveled all over the country and some parts of Europe with her family and moved too many times to count. She’s settled in Pittsburgh for now, a city built just for kids and one that she finds secretly inspiring. One of her favorite quotes is from Benjamin Banneker. “Every day is an adventure in learning.” That said, she graduated from the University of Miami, Florida, with a degree in Communications, from UCLA’s screenwriting program, and took a course in songwriting from Berklee College of Music. Her goal is to never stop learning.

Margeaux Lucas is an artist who has illustrated many books for children, fiction and nonfiction. Living near New York City, she is inspired by the diversity in people, the charm of neighborhood parks and shops, the awesome museums, and, closest to home, the sunsets over the historic Hudson River. To see more of her work, visit margeauxlucas.com.