Overview
Author-illustrator Vashti Harrison shines a bold, joyous light on black men through history in this #1 New York Times bestseller. An important book for readers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated and 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 writer James Baldwin, artist Aaron Douglas, filmmaker Oscar Devereaux Micheaux, lawman Bass Reeves, civil rights leader John Lewis, dancer Alvin Ailey, and musician Prince. The legends in Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History span centuries and continents, but each one has blazed a trail for generations to come.
Full Product Details
Author: Vashti Harrison ,
Vashti Harrison ,
Kwesi Johnson ,
Cary Hite
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Imprint: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition: Unabridged edition
Dimensions:
Width: 14.70cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 14.20cm
Weight: 0.159kg
ISBN: 9781549154775
ISBN 10: 154915477
Publication Date: 19 November 2019
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Important, timely, and written in style that kids will enjoy. -- Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor on Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
"* This striking book will resonate with readers in search of biographies of pioneering black men in history.-- ""School Library Journal, starred review"" * Inspiring and healing as it educates, this volume belongs beside its companion on every bookshelf.-- ""Kirkus Reviews, starred review"""
Author Information
Vashti Harrison, is the #1 New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History and Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World. She is an artist and filmmaker with a passion for storytelling. She earned her BA in studio art and media studies from the University of Virginia and her MFA in Film/Video from CalArts, where she snuck into animation and illustration classes to learn from Disney and DreamWorks legends. There, she rekindled a love for drawing and painting. Now she uses her love of both film and illustration to craft beautiful stories for children. Vashti Harrison, is the #1 New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History and Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World. She is an artist and filmmaker with a passion for storytelling. She earned her BA in studio art and media studies from the University of Virginia and her MFA in Film/Video from CalArts, where she snuck into animation and illustration classes to learn from Disney and DreamWorks legends. There, she rekindled a love for drawing and painting. Now she uses her love of both film and illustration to craft beautiful stories for children. Cary Hite has performed in several theaters across the country as a cast member in the longest-running African American play in history, The Diary of Black Men. He also appeared in Edward II, Fences, Macbeth, Good Boys, Side Effects May Vary, and the indie feature The City Is Mine. He has voiced several projects for AudibleKids, including Souls Look Back in Wonder, From Slave Ship to Freedom Road, and Papa, Do You Love Me? JD Jackson is a theater professor, stage director, and award-winning narrator. His television and film credits include House, Law & Order, Lucky Number Slevin, and many more.
