In Tanya Lee Stone’s novel Courage Has No Color, it illustrates the experience of World War II through the lens of African Americans. It’s around the time period of the 1940’s and there was a lot of discrimination inflicted upon black soldiers. Black Soldiers were not allowed to fight in the war at all and they were told they had to settle for job such as putting out forest fires, which they didn't feel as though that wasn't their purpose. However, even in the midst of harsh discrimination, these soldiers had an enormous desire to serve and fight for their country. They never gave up on trying to be apart of the war. Eventually, they were allowed to be integrated with the war with white soldiers after proving that they are just as well trained as white soldiers. 

What makes this novel so great is that it incorporates the different perspectives of the soldiers during certain events, which led to understanding their feelings during that time period. There are also pictures that go along with certain events or people that are described. Also, there are many historical references with showing previous presidents and understanding the purpose of World War II. 

This is a quote from book by a black sergeant named Walter Morris, “We succeeded where we were not expected to succeed. We overcame. And it’s a warm feeling to know that, that color has nothing to do with it. It’s what’s in one’s heart. One’s spirit. And that… should be a lesson to all of us. We should have, and we will have, a colorless society one day”.

This book would be great for high school students because it shows how racial discrimination was a big problem in World War II. It gives the reader the perspective of the black soldier and how they felt and went through during the 1940’s. There is also an empowering message in the book, which is never to give up and always believe in yourself. It amazing to see how the power of a group of people coming together can effect change, when trying to make a difference in the world.