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Wake Up Our Souls: A Celebration of Black American Artists

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| From the Dust Jacket |

Wake Up Our Souls explores the lives and creations of a select number of esteemed black men and women who are part of the American art scene yesterday and today.  Some of the artists are discussed in detail, while spotlights on others help round out the story.  In all, more than thirty artists and their works are celebrated within these pages. [Read more…] about Wake Up Our Souls: A Celebration of Black American Artists

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

33 Things Every Girl Should Know About Women’s History

Edited by Tonya Bolden

| From the book back |

SURE, THERE’S LOTS OF STUFF OUT THERE ABOUT EMPOWERING GIRLS, but how’s a girl supposed to know where to start if she wants to empower herself? Well, one perfect place is at the very beginning: with history, or “herstory,” depending on who you ask. [Read more…] about 33 Things Every Girl Should Know About Women’s History

Filed Under: Young Readers Tagged With: non-fiction

Chaka! Through the Fire

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Chaka Khan with Tonya Bolden [Read more…] about Chaka! Through the Fire

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

The Book of African-American Women: 150 Crusaders, Creators, and Uplifters

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Right from the beginning, women of African descent have played an important and noteworthy role in the American experience.  The Book of African-American Women explores the trials and tribulations, but most of all the accomplishments, of 150 women. [Read more…] about The Book of African-American Women: 150 Crusaders, Creators, and Uplifters

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

Strong Men Keep Coming: The Book of African-American Men

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Spanning the four centuries from Jamestown to the Million Man March, Strong Men Keep Coming captures the dynamic essence of the black male experience in America. Shedding new light on towering icons, as well as forgotten strivers and pioneers [Read more…] about Strong Men Keep Coming: The Book of African-American Men

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

Rejuvenate! It’s Never Too Late

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Eartha Kitt with Tonya Bolden [Read more…] about Rejuvenate! It’s Never Too Late

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

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