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The Six Triple Eight

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The Six Triple Eight Synopsis

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 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.

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.

About This Edition

ISBN: 9780063265769
Publication date: 20th November 2025
Author: Tonya Abari
Illustrator: Lance Evans
Publisher: HarperCollinsPublishers an imprint of HarperCollins
Format: Hardback
Pagination: 48 pages
Genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
History
Warfare & Battles
Children’s / Teenage: General interest