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The Six Triple Eight - by Tonya Abari (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • 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.
  • 4-8 Years
  • 11.0" x 8.5" Hardcover
  • 40 Pages
  • Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography

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Book 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.

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



Review Quotes




A worthy read that bears witness to the brave women of the Six Triple Eight. -- Kirkus Reviews


Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 8.5 Inches (W)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 40
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Publisher: HarperCollins
Theme: Historical
Format: Hardcover
Author: Tonya Abari
Language: English
Street Date: October 7, 2025
TCIN: 1002898336
UPC: 9780063265769
Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-9662
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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