Black Heroes of the Wild West: Featuring Stagecoach Mary, Bass Reeves, and Bob Lemmons A TOON Graphic
“Black Heroes of the Wild West: Featuring Stagecoach Mary, Bass Reeves, and Bob Lemmons A TOON Graphic” by James Otis Smith is an illustrated graphic novel published by Astra Publishing House on September 15, 2020. This 60-page book explores the lives and adventures of three significant Black historical figures from the Old West, highlighting their contributions and experiences in a time marked by racial and cultural diversity.
Readers will find engaging narratives that celebrate the extraordinary true stories of Mary Fields, known as “Stagecoach Mary,” Bass Reeves, the first Black Deputy U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi, and Bob Lemmons, a skilled horseman. The book presents these figures as they navigated their environments, showcasing their resilience and impact on their communities. This work fits within the realms of juvenile nonfiction and biography, making it a valuable resource for those interested in American history and cultural representation.
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“The racial and cultural diversity of the Old West gets the comic-book treatment in Smith’s exploration of the lives and adventures of three Black historical figures…It’s about time.”—Kirkus Reviews
NYPL’S TOP 10 BOOKS FOR KIDS
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Exploring American history and finding diversity at its roots!
This graphic novel by JAMES OTIS SMITH celebrates the extraordinary true tales of three black heroes who took control of their destinies and stood up for their communities in the Old West. Born into slavery in Tennessee, Mary Fields became famous as “Stagecoach Mary,” a cigar-chomping, card playing coach driver who never missed a delivery. Bass Reeves, the first black Deputy US Marshal west of the Mississippi, was one of the wiliest lawmen in the territories, bringing thousands of outlaws to justice with his smarts. Bob Lemmons lived to be 99 years old and was so good with horses that the wild mustangs on the plains of Texas took him for one of their own.
From the introduction by KADIR NELSON, winner of the 2020 Caldecott Award: “Black Heroes of the Wild West is a brilliant and entertaining offering. Through sharp and evocative storytelling in the exciting medium of comics, lesser-known African American historical figures will be introduced to new generations of readers.”
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