Howdy, I'm John Ware
Ayesha Clough, Hugh Rookwood
eBook
(Red Barn Books, April 19, 2020)
Howdy! This is the story of John Ware, Canada’s legendary Black cowboy, who blazed a trail of kindness despite adversity. Leaving behind slavery and war in the southern U.S., he travelled two thousand miles in the saddle, and became one of Alberta’s most loved and respected ranchers. Ideal for ages 8-12, the book contains a lesson plan for educators, timeline, and maps. With eye-catching illustrations by comic book artist Hugh Rookwood, and a kid-friendly retelling of John Ware's real-life story by journalist Ayesha Clough, this book will delight and entertain children, but also teach them about the settlement of Western Canada and establishment of the cattle industry in Alberta. A wonderful resource for teachers and homeschoolers when covering Black History or marking Black History Month in February.