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Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History
- Narrated by: Cary Hite, J. D. Jackson, Vashti Harrison
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
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Publisher's Summary
New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Vashti Harrison shines a bold, joyous light on black men through history.
An important book for listeners of all ages, this beautifully illustrated and engagingly written volume brings to life true stories of black men in history.
Among these biographies, listeners 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.
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What the critics say
"Inspiring and healing as it educates, this volume belongs beside its companion on every bookshelf." (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)
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- Regina Davis
- 2020-02-19
Black History Moment
Enjoyed this concise. historical piece about Black inventors /
influencers. The narration kept my attention. I was astonished at all the inventions produced by Black men! And I was very proud, too. Great presentation.
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- Derrick Davis
- 2021-02-11
Who knew!
This is an amazing book, full of black male accoplishments. A great book for young reader.