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The Six Triple Eight: A True Story of the Black Woman Battalion of World War II

by Tonya Abari

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The women who kept wartime mail moving

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The women who kept wartime mail moving

In 1944, a vast backlog of letters and packages left U.S. troops waiting for mail. This picture-book biography introduces the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a unit of Black women who took on the task of sorting and sending it. The account connects their work to the wartime needs of soldiers and to the women’s efforts to serve in the military. With 40 pages and illustrations by Lance Evans, it brings attention to a specific contribution by Black women during World War II.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 exploring World War II through nonfiction
  • Young readers interested in biographies of Black women and military history
  • Families and educators seeking a picture book about service and perseverance

Themes

Black women in World War IIMilitary service and advocacyMail and moraleCollective effort

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Book overview

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. Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures, Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free, and Tyler Perry's blockbuster film The Six Triple Eight.

In 1944, 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.

Enter the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

Formed of Black women who had advocated fiercely for their right to enlist in the U.S. military, the "Six Triple Eight" battalion had one special task: sort and send the mail. It wasn't easy, but the Six Triple Eight got to work!

Putting in long hours to send out each piece of mail in record time, they had a four-word motto that powered them through: "No mail, low morale!" As they helped deliver support to the soldiers on the frontlines, these women proved there was nothing they couldn't do!

Former teacher turned multigenre writer and editor Tonya Abari and debut illustrator Lance Evans honor these women with a stunning nonfiction picture book sure to educate and inspire future generations.

The Six Triple Eight is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!

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