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• 33 Things Every Girl Should Know
  33 Things Every Girl Should Know is "about being smart doing your own thing, having fun, and standing proud." Compiled by Tonya Bolden
  
  
• 33 Things Every Girl Should Know About Women’s History
  Ready to learn more about the efforts that have been made on your behalf? Then step inside 33 Things Every Girl Should Know About Women’s History and get empowered. Compiled by Tonya Bolden
  
  

About Tonya Bolden

• American Patriots: The Story of Blacks in the Military
  American Patriots: The Story of Blacks in the Military - This award-winning bestseller, now adapted for young readers [by Tonya Bolden], captures one of the greatest untold stories in American history.
  
  
• And Not Afraid To Dare: The Stories of Ten African-American Women
  And Not Afraid To Dare: The Stories of Ten African-American Women - Refusing to bow to social and political restrictions, they triumphed over racism and sexism to fulfill their aspirations and realize their dreams. Author: Tonya Bolden
  
  
• Cause: Reconstruction America, 1863 - 1877
  Lushly illustrated, Cause: Reconstruction America helps young readers learn about this fascinating segment of American History - 1863- 1877. Author: Tonya Bolden
  
  
• Chaka! Through the Fire
  Chaka! Through the Fire is the memoir of soulful songstress Chaka Kahn. Authors: Chaka Khan with Tonya Bolden
  
  

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For Young Readers

• Forgive or Forget: Never Underestimate the Power of Forgiveness
  Forgive or Forget: Never Underestimate the Power of Forgiveness - Authors: Mother Love with Tonya Bolden
  
  
• Half the Mother, Twice the Love: My Journey to Better Health with Diabetes
  Half the Mother, Twice the Love: My Journey to Better Health with Diabetes - By Mother Love with Tonya Bolden
  
  
• Home
  Welcome to the homepage of award-winning author, Tonya Bolden. Here are the latest book releases...
  
  
• Just Family
  Just Family - Ten-year old Beryl Nelson's discovery sent her world into a spin. But after the trip Down South for a family reunion, Beryl comes to understand that the Nelsons are one family and always would be. Author: Tonya Bolden
  
  
• M.L.K.: Journey Of A King
  "...[N]arrated with Bolden's lively, well-researched text, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s words and deeds are given new life to educate and inspire young minds." Author: Tonya Bolden
  
  
• Mama, I Want to Sing
  Mama, I Want to Sing - Based on Vy Higginsen’s hit gospel musical. Authors: Vy Higginsen with Tonya Bolden
  
  
• Maritcha: A Nineteenth-Century American Girl
  Award-winner! Maritcha brings to life the story of a very ordinary, yet remarkable, girl of nineteeth-century America. A valuable cultural and historical resource for young readers. Author: Tonya Bolden
  
  
• Portraits of African American Heroes
  Portraits of African American Heroes is a stunningly beautiful book profiling 20 remarkable men and women who changed their communities and their country. For young readers. Author: Tonya Bolden. Illustrator: Ansel Pitcairn.
  
  
• Rejuvenate! It's Never Too Late
  Rejuvenate! It's Never Too Late - Show biz legend Eartha Kitt reveals her secrets of vitality in Rejuvenate!, an elegant and inspiring book. Authors: Eartha Kitt with Tonya Bolden
  
  
• Rites of Passage: Stories About Growing Up by Black Writers From Around the World
  Rites of Passage: Stories About Growing Up by Black Writers From Around the World - Author: Tonya Bolden
  
  
• Rock of Ages
  Rock of Ages is a poetic homage to the Black Church's enormous contiribution to American culture. Author: Tonya Bolden. Illustrator: R. Gregory Christie.
  
  
• Strong Men Keep Coming: The Book of African-American Men
  Strong Men Keep Coming: The Book of African-American Men. Author: Tonya Bolden
  
  
• Take-Off: American All-Girl Bands During WWII (Book & CD)
  Take-Off - Young reders will learn how all-girls bands during World War II helped establish America's distinguished legacy of jazz music. Author: Tonya Bolden
  
  
• Tell All the Children Our Story
  Tell All the Children Our Story explores what it has meant to be young and black in America from the 1600s to the present. You'll discover how black children have worked and played, suffered and rejoiced. Packed with photos and illustrations. Author: Tonya Bolden
  
  
• The Book of African-American Women: 150 Crusaders, Creators, and Uplifters
  The Book of African-American Women: 150 Crusaders, Creators, and Uplifters. Author: Tonya Bolden
  
  

The Book Shelf

• The Champ: The Story of Muhammad Ali
  Lavishly illustrated, prose-filled tribute to the man known simply as the "The Champ." The story of Muhammad Ali. For children and Ali fans of any age! Author: Tonya Bolden. Illustrator: R. Gregory Christie.
  
  
• Through Loona's Door: A Tammy and Owen Adventure with Carter G. Woodson
  Through Loona's Door: A Tammy and Owen Adventure with Carter G. Woodson - Author: Tonya Bolden
  
  
• Tonya Bolden's Bio
  Bio of award-winning author Tonya Bolden
  
  
• Wake Up Our Souls: A Celebration of Black American Artists
  Wake Up Our Souls is an intriguing introducton to the lives and creations of more than 30 black artists from the 18th century to the present. Published in association with the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Author: Tonya Bolden
  
  
• Weddings Valentine Style
  In Weddings Valentine Style, Diann Valentine shares some secrets of spectacular, one-of-a-kind "I Do" celebrations. Authors: Diann Valentine with Tonya Bolden