Throughout his life Banneker was troubled that all blacks were not free. And so, in 1791, he wrote to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, who had signed the Declaration of Independence. Banneker attacked the institution of slavery and dared to call Jefferson a hypocrite for owning slaves. Jefferson responded. This is the story of Benjamin Banneker--his science, his politics, his morals, and his extraordinary correspondence with Thomas Jefferson. Illustrated in full-page scratchboard and oil paintings by Caldecott Honor artist Brian Pinkney.---from the publisher
32 pages 978-0152018924 Ages 6-9
Keywords: biography, African American, African American author, American history, slavery, 18th century, diversity, diverse books, Diversity: Oppression and Resilience; 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old, social activist, injustice, social issues, social conditions, racism and discrimination, Social Studies Curriculum
