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Infinite Hope
written and illustrated by Ashley Bryan
Ages: 12+
Published: 2019
Publisher: A Caitlyn Dlouhy Book/Atheneum BFYR/Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 978-1-5344-0490-8
Keywords: World War II, African Americans, Artists
Bryan recalls the three years he spent in the army during World War II, dealing with segregation, racism, and the D-Day invasion. Includes letters. [descrtipion of the art is needed]