The Six Triple Eight
a true story of the black woman battalion of world war ii
$31.99
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
27 January 2026
Summary
The Six Triple Eight: Sorting Through War, Delivering Hope
A powerful and vibrantly illustrated account of the resilience and dedication of the unsung Black heroines who played a major role in World War II.
In 1943, the United States was facing a unique wartime crisis—too much mail! Millions of letters and packages, stacked from floor to ceiling, sat unsent in cold, dark warehouses, with no one to sort through the backlog and no way to deliver mail to the troops.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780063265769 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0063265761 |
| Author: | Tonya Abari, Lance Evans |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Imprint: | HarperCollins |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 27 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
A worthy read that bears witness to the brave women of the Six Triple Eight. — Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Tonya Abari
Tonya Abari is a multigenre storyteller. She is the author of many celebrated books for children, including Locs, Not Dreads; Let’s Celebrate Juneteenth; and My Hair, My Crown. Tonya’s words for adults have appeared in USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Good Housekeeping, AARP, Parents, Essence, PBS Kids, and many more. Tonya lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where she can be found reading, visiting historic landmarks, or frolicking in and around town with her spouse and children, all whose names also begin with “T.”
Lance Evans is an illustrator based in New Jersey. Always having a passion for learning, he utilizes the techniques, processes, and history of art to create. His work includes fashion illustrations, editorial illustrations, graphics for clothing, record covers, and more. In his downtime he’s either building Legos, rating movies on Letterboxd (Favorite Movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox), or appreciating the outside world.
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