Book
Little legends : exceptional men in black history / Vashti Harrison ; with Kwesi Johnson.
Profiles thirty-five prominent men in African American history, including James Armistead Lafayette, Thurgood Marshall, Alvin Ailey, and Leland Melvin.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316475143
- ISBN: 0316475149
- Physical Description: 86 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2019.
- Copyright: ℗♭2019
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 84). |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-12. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | African American men > Biography > Juvenile literature. African Americans > Biography > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Biographies. Picture books. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at Branch District Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronson Branch | J 305.38 HAR (Text) | 35403424200470 | Juvenile Non-fiction | Available | - |
| Coldwater Branch | J 305.38 HAR (Text) | 35401425206868 | Juvenile Non-fiction | Available | - |
| Union Township Branch | J 305.38 HAR (Text) | 35406424099487 | Juvenile Non-fiction | Available | - |
Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History
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Summary
Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History
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.
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