About The Streets of Newtowne: A Story of Cambridge, MA by Suzanne Preston Blier
Streets of Newtowne tells the story of the first planned city in North America (Cambridge, MA), from its indigenous beginnings to today, told from the vantage of its streets, paths, and streams who experienced this history unfolding over its long history. Special emphasis is given to the contributions of women and minorities. The book is written for 4th-6th graders, their adults (teachers, parents, librarians) as well as Boston area residents and visitors. The book is richly illustrated by Seattle-based architect and artist, Jim Blake. A section on the Massachusett tribe’s history here is co-authored by a member of their Tribal Council who was also a consultant for the book.
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Suzanne Preston Blier is an award-winning author. She is an art and architectural historian who lives in the city that once was called Newtowne (Cambridge, MA) and teaches at Harvard. Most of her books have focused on the arts of Africa and its diasporas (including Europe). She is a Yoruba (Nigerian chief) and member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. This book, for a younger audience, and focused on her own city is a departure for her.