Don Tate Livres

The biography explores the life of Bill Traylor, a self-taught artist and former slave who began creating art at 85, drawing inspiration from his memories of rural and urban Alabama. It highlights his unique perspective as an outsider artist and showcases his vivid illustrations in full color, capturing the essence of his experiences and the cultural landscape of his time.

In God's Garden...an allegory. The Christian church is in tatters. Not only is it failing to adhere to the Word in so many ways, it fails to mount a credible alternative to the pervasive challenge of Islam. While Christian churches fold, mosques are springing up across the Western world. And why? Because those who are called to ministry lack the true moral fibre demanded of them. Consequently, despite the call on their lives, their best intentions, their zeal and commitment- tens of thousands of Christian pastors fall each year across the world. Families are destroyed, churches split or collapse, and lives are broken. How can this be so? In the spirit of The Pilgrim's Progress, Don Tate presents an audacious allegory about church life which analyses this phenomena.

The narrative centers on William Still, who, inspired by his parents' escape from slavery and their lost children, dedicates his life to aiding freedom seekers through the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society. His work involves fundraising, planning rescues, and documenting the experiences of countless individuals seeking freedom. A pivotal moment occurs when a familiar face seeks information about his family, prompting William to compile their stories. His efforts not only reunite families but also create a significant historical record, featuring notable figures like Harriet Tubman and Henry "Box" Brown.

Exploring the interplay of genetics, environment, and trauma, this work delves into the complexities of an Australian man's life. The author candidly navigates his experiences with male status anxiety and the psychological scars from the Vietnam War, juxtaposed with the unwavering support of his wife, Carole. Through a blend of personal narrative and societal critique, the book reveals the profound struggles within the male psyche, offering a rich examination of character development shaped by both internal and external forces.

Set in the nineteenth century, the story follows George Moses Horton, a North Carolina slave who self-taught himself to read. Despite earning money to buy his time, he remained enslaved. Horton made history as the first African American published in the South, using poetry to voice his protest against slavery. His journey highlights the struggle for freedom and the power of self-expression through literature.

This engaging picture book biography explores how Jerry Lawson, a Black engineer, revolutionized the video game industry, perfect for fans of Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions and Little Legends: Exceptional Men In Black History.

From award-winning author-illustrator Don Tate comes a remarkable picture book biography of William Still, known as Father of the Underground Railroad. William Still's parents escaped slavery but had to leave two of their children behind, a tragedy that haunted the family. As a young man, William went to work for the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, where he raised money, planned rescues, and helped freedom seekers who had traveled north. One day, a strangely familiar man came into William's office, searching for information about his long-lost family. Could it be? Motivated by his own family's experience, William Still began collecting the stories of thousands of other freedom seekers. As a result, he was able to reunite other families and build a remarkable source of information, including encounters with Harriet Tubman, Henry "Box" Brown, and William and Ellen Craft. Award-winning author-illustrator Don Tate brings to life the incredible, true story of William Still, a man who dedicated his life to recording the stories of enslaved people fleeing to freedom. Tate's powerful words and artwork are sure to inspire young readers in this first-ever picture book biography of the Father of the Underground Railroad.