Alexander explains that this book grew out of a meeting with/his daughter‘s 4th grade teacher after a racially charged incident in the classroom. He realized that teachers aren‘t teaching much about slavery, mostly because they don‘t have the tools & resources to do so. (And, I‘d add, due to politicalization of education in a lot of places.) This is a sad book, wonderfully done, and the art -mixed media, sculpture - is exquisite. ALL THE STARS ⭐️