Book
Little legends : exceptional men in black history / Vashti Harrison with Kwesi Johnson.
An important book for readers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated and engagingly written volume brings to life true stories of black men in history. Among these biographies, readers will find aviators and artists, politicians and pop stars, athletes and activists. The exceptional men featured include artist Aaron Douglas, civil rights leader John Lewis, dancer Alvin Ailey, filmmaker Oscar Micheaux, musician Prince, photographer Gordon Parks, tennis champion Arthur Ashe, and writer James Baldwin. The legends in this book span centuries and continents, but what they have in common is that each one has blazed a trail for generations to come.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316475143 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 86 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2019.
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Benjamin Banneker -- James Armistead Lafayette -- Frederick Douglass -- Bass Reeves -- Robert Smalls -- Charles Henry Turner -- Arturo Schomburg -- Garrett Morgan -- Marshall "Major" Taylor -- Harold Moody -- Oscar Micheaux -- Paul Robeson -- Aaron Douglas -- Louis Armstrong -- Langston Hughes -- Charles R. Drew -- John Robinson -- Thurgood Marshall -- Gordon Parks -- Jacob Lawrence -- Ousmane Sembène -- James Baldwin -- Harry Belafonte -- Alvin Ailey -- Bill Russell -- Eddie Mabo -- Paul Stephenson -- John Lewis -- Arthur Ashe -- André Leon Talley -- Prince -- Chuck D. -- Dwayne McDuffie -- Leland Melvin -- Sir David Adjaye -- More little legends. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-12. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | African American men > Biography > Juvenile literature. African Americans > Biography > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Biographies. |
| Topic Heading: | 'SLIDE' > KDPL BLM Black lives matter BIPOC Black, Indigenous and people of color |
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kaslo and District Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaslo and District Public Library | J B HAR (Text) | 35134000460705 | Juvenile Biography | Volume hold | Available | - |
