Black Trailblazers: 30 Courageous Visionaries Who Broke Boundaries, Made a Difference, and Paved the Way
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Black Trailblazers: 30 Courageous Visionaries Who Broke Boundaries, Made a Difference, and Paved the Way
By (Author) Bijan Bayne
Illustrated by Joelle Avelino
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Andrews McMeel Publishing
27th September 2022
27th October 2022
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples
973.049607300922
Physical Properties
Hardback
128
Width 198mm, Height 239mm, Spine 18mm
549g
Description
A gorgeously illustrated compendium of 30 black luminaries who changed the world.
Thirty bite-sized biographies of black thinkers, activists, and innovators with beautiful full-colour illustrations throughout. Black Trailblazersis an illustrated inspiration for children that gives these important figures their due, highlighting their work to make our world a brighter, better place. An appealing blend of history, quotes from the figures themselves, and gorgeous visuals, this book will educate, entertain, and inspire.
Including luminaries such as:
- Madam C. J. Walker
- James Baldwin
- Shirley Chisolm
- Dick Gregory
- Nina Simone
- Thurgood Marshall
- Misty Copeland
- ...and many more!
Reviews
The Childrens Book Counsel:Notable Social Studies List
BlackTrailblazersincluded in the2023 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People.
This is an annual reading list of exceptional books for use in social studies classrooms, selected by social studies educators.
-- CBC * The Childrens Book Counsel *
Author Bio
Bijan Bayne is an award-winning columnist and critic based out of Washington, D.C. He is the author of Sky Kings: Black Pioneers of Professional Basketball, and his work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Boston Herald, SLAM, and other publications.
