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After the destruction of the Civil War, the United States faced the immense challenge of rebuilding a ravaged South and incorporating millions of freed slaves into the life of the nation. On April 11, 1865, President Lincoln introduced his plan for reconstruction, warning that the coming years would be “fraught with great difficulty.” Three days later he was assassinated. The years to come witnessed a time of complex and controversial change.
Tonya Bolden
Tonya Bolden has authored, coauthored, and edited more than fifty books for readers of various ages. Many of her titles have garnered starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, and other publications. Her numerous awards include a Children's Book Guild of Washington, DC's Nonfiction Award for her body of work. This magna cum laude baccalaureate of Princeton University with a master's degree from Columbia University lives in New York City.
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