Description: Brief biographies of 10 African American women who fought for themselves and the civil rights of their people. Included are Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Shirley Chisholm. Illustrated with color paintings. A 2001 Coretta Scott King Aut...
Synopsis Brief biographies of 10 African American women who fought for themselves and the civil rights of their people. Included are Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Shirley Chisholm. Illustrated with color paintings. A 2001 Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book.
Details
Publication Date:
2000-09-01
Size
Height:
10.8 in
Width:
9.0 in
Thickness:
0.5 in
Weight:
24.8 oz
Industry Reviews "Pinkney's conversational writing style has an ease of expression and an appealing informality that will draw middle-graders; she speaks directly to readers, inviting them to appreciate the notable attributes of each woman." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books - Janice M. Del Negro (11/01/2000)
"A truly inspiring collection for personal as well as institutional libraries." Kirkus Reviews (09/01/2000)