Synopses & Reviews
A fresh approach to the topic in a picture-book format.--School Library Journal An impressive historical picture book.--Midwest Book ReviewThe story of the Alamo encompasses far more than a thirteen-day siege that ended in a battle on March 6, 1836. InVoices of the Alamo, that story begins in the 1500s with theNative Americans who inhabited the area we now call Texas. Page by page, different voices--among them Spanish, Tejano, Texian, Mexican, and American--areheard, as they describe history from their individual viewpoints.Acclaimed author Sherry Garland and artist Ronald Himler have joined together to create a beautiful book.Voices of the Alamo sensitively depicts history from the perspectives ofthe men and women who lived it. It is an unforgettable tribute to one of ournation's most enduring symbols.About the AuthorSherry Garland is a fifth-generation Texan and the author of more thantwenty-five books, many dealing with the history of her home state. In fact, herwriting career began in high school when she entered an essay contest. Her entrybegan with the words I've never seen the Alamo. She has since visited thisinspiring site many times. Mrs. Garland is a resident of Bryan, Texas.About the IllustratorRonald Himler has been illustrating childrenis bookssince 1972, and his work has received numerous awards, including ALANotables, the Society of Illustrators Silver Medal, and citations on the TexasBluebonnet Award Master List. Mr. Himler lives in Tucson, Arizona.
Synopsis
A fresh approach to the topic in a picture-book format. --School Library Journal An impressive historical picture book. --Midwest Book ReviewThe story of the Alamo encompasses far more than a thirteen-day siege that ended in a battle on March 6, 1836. In Voices of the Alamo, that story begins in the 1500s with the Native Americans who inhabited the area we now call Texas. Page by page, different voices--among them Spanish, Tejano, Texian, Mexican, and American--are heard, as they describe history from their individual viewpoints.Voices of the Alamo sensitively depicts history from the perspectives of the men and women who lived it. It is an unforgettable tribute to one of our nation's most enduring symbols.