Courage Has No Color, The True Story of the Triple Nickles: America's First Black Paratroopers

by Tanya Lee Stone

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Examines the role of African-Americans in the military through the history of the Triple Nickles, America's first black paratroopers, who fought against attacks perpetrated on the American West by the Japanese during World War II.

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AmCorKragujevac | Jun 13, 2023 |

The role of African Americans in World War II is recounted through the experiences of America’s first black paratroopers, the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion (Triple Nickels). The enlisted black soldiers fight discrimination at home, segregation in the military, and injustice abroad

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Wileycd | Jan 7, 2021 |

This was a fascinating book detailing the difficulties African American's faced during World War II. This book has quotes from men who served as well as pictures of them training and serving. Very important book detailing the racism our soldiers faced while trying to fight a war against prejudices abroad. (

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BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (Nonfiction – 2013)

CSMCL Best Multicultural Book (2013)

Garden State Teen Book Award (Nominee – Nonfiction, Grades 6-12 – 2016)

Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee – Tween Non-Fiction – 2015)

NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work (Nominee – Youth/Teens – 2014)

Orbis Pictus Award (Honor – 2014)

Parents' Choice Book Award (2013)

Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee – Grades 6-8 – 2016)

South Dakota Children's Book Awards (Nominee – Prairie Pasque – 2016)

Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee)

Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee – 2015)

Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee – Middle School – 2015)

Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee – High School – 2015)

William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee – Grades 6-8 – 2016)

YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction (Finalist – 2014)

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Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults (2014)

The Best Children's Books of the Year (Twelve to Fourteen – 2014)

Book Links Lasting Connections (2013)

Book Links Lasting Connections (2010)

Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth (2013)

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens (2014)

CCBC Choices (2014)

Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Informational Books – 2013)

El día de los niños / El día de los libros (6-8 – 2016)

El día de los niños / El día de los libros (2014)

Great Reads from Great Places (Georgia – 2013)

Maine Regional Library System Cream of the Crop List (2014)

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2014)

Nerdy Book Award (Long Form Nonfiction – 2013)

New York Public Library Best Books: For Kids (Nonfiction – 2013)

Notable Book for a Global Society (2014)

Notable Children's Book (2014)

Reading Olympics (Middle School – 2024)

Tayshas High School Reading List (2014)

Teacher Favorites Award (Advanced Readers (Grades 6–8, Ages 11–14) – 2014)

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Examines the role of African-Americans in the military through the history of the Triple Nickles, America's first black paratroopers, who fought against attacks perpetrated on the American West by the Japanese during World War II.

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