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Up Close: W. E. B. Du Bois

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William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, perhaps best known for his seminal work The Souls of Black Folk and as the founding editor of the NAACP’s groundbreaking magazine The Crisis, was ever a soul in motion for justice.  As Du Bois lived through the major historical events of the twentieth century [Read more…] about Up Close: W. E. B. Du Bois

Filed Under: Adult Readers, Young Readers Tagged With: african americans, american history, biography, non-fiction

M.L.K.: Journey Of A King

M.L.K. Journey of a King

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Illustrated with extensive period photography and narrated 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. [Read more…] about M.L.K.: Journey Of A King

Filed Under: Young Readers Tagged With: african americans, american history, Awards, biography, non-fiction

Take-Off: American All-Girl Bands During WWII (Book & CD)

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It was a time when Americans thought it improper for women to make a sax wail or let loose hot licks on skins.  But the advent of World War II dispatched many men overseas, giving women the chance to finally strut their stuff on the bandstand. [Read more…] about Take-Off: American All-Girl Bands During WWII (Book & CD)

Filed Under: Adult Readers, Young Readers Tagged With: american history, music, non-fiction

Half the Mother, Twice the Love: My Journey to Better Health with Diabetes

Mother Love Half bookcover

By Mother Love with Tonya Bolden [Read more…] about Half the Mother, Twice the Love: My Journey to Better Health with Diabetes

Filed Under: Adult Readers Tagged With: celebrity works, healthy living, non-fiction

Weddings Valentine Style

Weddings Valentine Style:  Rich Inspiration for Every Woman’s Dream Day
Diann Valentine with Tonya Bolden [Read more…] about Weddings Valentine Style

Filed Under: Adult Readers Tagged With: celebrity works, non-fiction

The Champ: The Story of Muhammad Ali

The Champ bookcover

Written by Tonya Bolden & Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie [Read more…] about The Champ: The Story of Muhammad Ali

Filed Under: Young Readers Tagged With: african americans, Awards, biography, non-fiction, poetry

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