: A True Story of the Black Woman Battalion of World War II
Tonya Abari,
Lance Evans Illustrator
Sep 10, 2025
Hardcover
Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Historical
Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3
A powerful and vibrantly illustrated account of the resilience and dedication of the unsung Black women who played a major role in World War II. Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free.
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.
Enter the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.