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Young, Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes from Past and Present

Jamia Wilson, illustrated by Andrea Pippins. The

This illustrated collection introduces 52 Black figures from the past and present. Its subjects include Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Rosa Parks, Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey, and Serena Williams. The people presented include leaders, pioneers, cultural trailblazers, and sports figures. Andrea Pippins supplies the illustrations, while Jamia Wilson brings these Black icons together. Their achievements are part of the book’s celebration.

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Themes
Cultural Heritage · Leadership · Music · Sports
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions
Published
February 1, 2018
Pages
64
ISBN-13
9781786031587
Language
English
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