Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Cultural But when she gets home

But when she gets home

Their teacher protected them every step of the way

penning the long-erased stories of nine pioneering black women physicians beginning in 1860

author of Breakout and Chirp

Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Cultural But when she gets homeBefore the Ships is a powerful and poetic celebration of the early roots of Black history. The great achievements and accomplishments across Africa prior to the Transatlantic slave trade are told through melodious text and evocative illustrations, that culminate into the strength and resilience of modern day Black people. For so many of us, the first introduction to Black history begins with lessons about slavery. While slavery is a crucial part of