Black Stars of Colonial and Revolutionary Times: African Americans Who Lived Their Dreams
No. of pages 112
Published: 2002
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"Black Stars of Colonial and Revolutionary Times" by James Haskins highlights the lives of notable African Americans who made significant contributions during the colonial and revolutionary periods of American history. The book showcases a diverse range of individuals, from artists and philosophers to soldiers and activists, who defied the limitations placed on them by society. Through their stories, Haskins emphasizes themes of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of dreams, illustrating how these figures navigated the complexities of race and identity in their quest for recognition and equality. The narrative serves as a celebration of their enduring legacy and impact on American history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Black Stars .
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Turtleback Books .
BRENDA WILKINSON is a recipient of a School Library Journal Best Children's Book Award, an American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults Award, and a New York Times Book Review Outstanding Children's Book of the Year Award. JIM HASKINS has written more than one hundred nonfiction books for young readers, including Diary of a Harlem School Teacher; his collaboration with Rosa Parks on her autobiography, Rosa Parks: My Story; The Harlem Renaissance; and Black Eagles: African Americans in Aviation. He is Professor of English at the University of Florida, Gainesville, and the winner of numerous awards, including the Washington Post Children's Book Guild Award for the body of his work, the Carter G. Woodson Award, and the Coretta Scott King Book Award. CLINTON COX, a journalist and award-winning childrenis book author, has been twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Several of his childrenis books have been honored as CBS/NCSS Notable Childrenis Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies. Jim Haskins has written more than 100 books for young readers. He is Professor of English at the University of Florida, Gainesville, and the winner of numerous awards, including the Washington Post Childrenis Book Guild Award for the body of his work.
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