We’re honored to share that The Black Family Who Built America by Cheryl McKissack Daniel has been named one of Town & Country magazine’s “46 Must-Read Books of Summer 2025.”

Included among the most buzzed-about novels, page-turning memoirs, and summer favorites, Cheryl’s debut stands out as a powerful true story of resilience, legacy, and leadership.

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A Story That’s As Urgent As It Is Inspiring

As president of McKissack & McKissack — the oldest minority-owned construction firm in America — Cheryl takes readers on a deeply personal journey through her family’s 200-year legacy in the building trades. From an ancestor who was enslaved at 11, to Cheryl’s own career breaking barriers in an industry still dominated by white-led firms, the memoir is both historical and deeply current.

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What Town & Country Got Right

By including The Black Family Who Built America on its must-read list, Town & Country shines a spotlight on a story that’s equal parts memoir, Black history, and business leadership. It’s not just a summer read — it’s a meaningful one.

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