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Tonya Bolden has written a number of books about African Americans. She travels extensively, visiting school groups and participating in panels and visiting conferences. She lives in New York City.<p>**STARRED REVIEW**<br /> "A lively volume and an excellent approach to U.S. history."</p>
Kirkus
<p>**STARRED REVIEW**<br /> "The lives of 16 fascinating and innovative black men and women are given due recognition in this masterly work... Teachers and librarians seeking to further develop their history and biography collections will be thrilled with this fine offering."</p>
School Library Journal
<p>**STARRED REVIEW**<br /> "Detailed descriptions and sidebars offer rich portraits of each person’s life and era, and period illustrations and photographs lend further depth to figures who will likely be unfamiliar to many readers."</p>
Publishers Weekly
A well-researched book introducing a varied group of African Americans who excelled in their own, individual ways.
Booklist
Bolden relates the tales of her subjects with a zest that will make for great classroom readalouds.
Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
This attractive book is well laid-out with pictures and text boxes that enhance the clearly written text...During Black History Month, it would be an outstanding resource to expand students’ knowledge beyond the typical subjects of study.
School Library Connection
This book is a fascinating, well-written account of the lives of some obscure African-Americans. Organized in a rough chronological order...the book sheds light on their abilities to overcome racism through education and employment.
School Library Connection