How the Word Is Passed (Adapted for Young Readers)
Narrated by Clint Smith
- Length
- 4 hrs 55 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Young Readers
In this 2026 Audie Awards Finalist, Clint Smith adapts his #1 New York Times bestselling work, "How the Word Is Passed," guiding young readers on a thought-provoking journey through American historical sites that reveal the legacy of slavery. From his hometown of New Orleans to various landmarks, Smith highlights both honest and misleading narratives about our past, encouraging readers to understand how these histories shape our collective identity. This compelling narrative emphasizes the importance of memory and history to empower the next generation in reckoning with their nation’s complex past and fostering a more informed future.
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