Featured in Simon & Schuster’s Hi5tory in Five Newsletter

We’re excited to share that The Black Family Who Built America, Cheryl McKissack Daniel’s groundbreaking book, was featured in Simon & Schuster’s corporate Hi5tory in Five newsletter!

This recognition is a tremendous honor, highlighting the importance of Cheryl’s story and the lasting legacy of the McKissack family. For generations, the McKissacks have shaped America’s physical and cultural landscape, building some of the nation’s most iconic structures while breaking barriers for women and people of color in architecture, engineering, and construction.

Why This Feature Matters

Simon & Schuster’s Hi5tory in Five showcases books that inspire readers, spark conversation, and deepen understanding of history. By highlighting The Black Family Who Built America, the publisher underscores how Cheryl’s story is not only about the past—it’s also a blueprint for the future.

Through her leadership at McKissack & McKissack, Cheryl continues to honor her family’s legacy while paving new paths for equity, innovation, and resilience. The feature is yet another reminder that this book belongs on reading lists everywhere—from classrooms to boardrooms, and even in your beach bag this summer.

A Celebration of Legacy

Being featured by Simon & Schuster in Hi5tory in Five shines a spotlight on the enduring impact of the McKissack family’s contributions. It’s a celebration of legacy, leadership, and the ongoing story of how Black families have helped build—and continue to build—America.

📚 Congratulations, Cheryl, on this incredible recognition!

If you haven’t yet, there’s still time to pre-order or grab your copy of The Black Family Who Built America from your favorite bookseller.