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Black History Is Your History

Taylor Cassidy, illustrated by Adriana Bellet

Taylor Cassidy combines history and memoir to introduce twelve Black historical figures whose contributions helped shape the United States. The book ranges across activists, writers, film stars, Olympic gold medalists, fashion designers, astronauts, and other icons. Cassidy connects their achievements with personal reflections, humor, and pop-culture references. The result is a collection of biographical portraits that places Black history alongside the author’s own perspective and the lives of young people.

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Themes
Art And Creativity · History · Identity · Writing And Storytelling
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published
October 14, 2025
Pages
200
ISBN-13
9781665957700
Language
English
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