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J.P. Miller, Author
Series: Black Stories Matter
Imprint: Wayland
Publication date: September 24, 2020
Category: People & places (Children's / Teenage)
ISBN: 9781526313782
Series: Black Stories Matter
Imprint: Wayland
Publication date: June 10, 2021
Category: People & places (Children's / Teenage)
ISBN: 9781526313799
A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a difference
Brave Leaders & Activists hails courageous black people through time who have stood up for what they believe in, from slavery abolitionist Harriet Tubman to South African president Nelson Mandela, and from powerful peacemaker Kofi Annan to Neville Bonner, the first Indigenous Australian politician.
Black Stories Matter is a powerful illustrated collection of stories of inspiring black personalities through history. Perfect for readers aged 9 and above.
Contents:
Main biographies
Harriet Tubman
Martin Luther King
Nelson Mandela
Kofi Annan
Rosa Parks
Stuart Hall
Umra Omar
Barack Obama
Lowitja O’Donoghue
Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors (founders of Black Lives Matter)
Mini biographies
Paul Stephenson
Akon
Claudia Jones
Diane Abbott
Neville Bonner
Saran Kaba-Jones
Kimberley Bryant
Craig Watkins
J. P. Miller is a children’s book writer who is eager to tell stories about little and well known facts in the African Diaspora. She hopes that her stories will tear down age-long stereotypes and shed light on the many contributions of people of colour throughout the world. J. P. lives in Metro Atlanta, Georgia and enjoys playing Pickleball and swimming in her spare time.
Topic: Growing up, History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity, Sports
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: Black Stories Matter: Amazing Artists
Book Creator: J.P. Miller
Discover inspiring black men and women through history, from artists to inventors, in this beautifully illustrated biography collection. Black Stories Matter feature biographies of famous and inspiring black people, celebrating their lives and achievements, and seeing how they’ve made a difference to change the world we live in. The books are ideal for readers aged 9 and above.
Themes: Race & Identity | History |