Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History
By Vashti Harrison , with Kwesi Johnson
Read by Cary Hite and JD Jackson
Unabridged
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3 Formats: CD
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3 Formats: Library CD
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3 Formats: Playaway
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ISBN: 9781549154775
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ISBN: 9781549154751
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ISBN: 9781549185397
| Runtime: | 1.83 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Biography |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
A #1 Amazon.com bestseller in Children's Political Biographies
An Amazon Best Book of 2019
New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Vashti Harrison shines a bold, joyous light on black men through history.
An important book for readers of all ages, this engagingly written volume brings to life true stories of black men in history. Among these biographies, readers will find aviators and artists, politicians and pop stars, athletes and activists. The exceptional men featured include artist Aaron Douglas, civil rights leader John Lewis, dancer Alvin Ailey, filmmaker Oscar Micheaux, musician Prince, photographer Gordon Parks, tennis champion Arthur Ashe, and writer James Baldwin.
The legends in this book span centuries and continents, but what they have in common is that each one has blazed a trail for generations to come.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
Author
Author Bio: Vashti Harrison
Vashti Harrison earned an MFA degree in film and video from CalArts and a BA from the University of Virginia. Her experimental films and documentaries have shown around the world at film festivals. After a brief stint in television as a production coordinator, she became a freelance graphic designer and a picture-book illustrator.
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Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD, Playaway |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Biography |
| Runtime: | 1.83 |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
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