Black Trailblazers - 30 Courageous Visionaries Who Broke Boundaries, Made a Difference,

A gorgeously illustrated compendium of 30 black luminaries who changed the world.

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-color illustrations throughout. Black Trailblazers is 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!

About the author

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.

Summary

A gorgeously illustrated compendium of 30 black luminaries who changed the world.

Product details

• Authors: Bijan Bayne, Bijan/ Avelino Bayne
• Assisted by: Joelle Avelino (Illustration)
• Publisher: Andrews Mcmeel Publishing
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 10 to 15
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2022
• EAN: 9781524874773
• ISBN: 978-1-5248-7477-3
• No. of pages: 128
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies; USA, People & places (Children's / Teenage), United States of America, USA, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Relating to African American / Black American people, JUVENILE NONFICTION / African American & Black