Black Stories Matter: Brave Leaders and Activists

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A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a difference

Brave Leaders & Activists hails courageous black people through time who have stood up for what they believe in, from slavery abolitionist Harriet Tubman to South African president Nelson Mandela, and from powerful peacemaker Kofi Annan to Neville Bonner, the first Indigenous Australian politician.

Black Stories Matter is a powerful illustrated collection of stories of inspiring black personalities through history. Perfect for readers aged 9 and above.

Contents:

Main biographies

Harriet Tubman

Martin Luther King

Nelson Mandela

Kofi Annan

Rosa Parks

Stuart Hall

Umra Omar

Barack Obama

Lowitja O'Donoghue

Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors (founders of Black Lives Matter)

Mini biographies

Paul Stephenson

Akon

Claudia Jones

Diane Abbott

Neville Bonner

Saran Kaba-Jones

Kimberley Bryant

Craig Watkins

Author Bio

J. P. Miller is a children's book writer who is eager to tell stories about little and well known facts in the African Diaspora. She hopes that her stories will tear down age-long stereotypes and shed light on the many contributions of people of colour throughout the world. J. P. lives in Metro Atlanta, Georgia and enjoys playing Pickleball and swimming in her spare time.