Book of Black Heroes from A to Z: An Introduction to Important Black Achievers for Young Readers

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Book of Black Heroes from A to Z: An Introduction to Important Black Achievers for Young Readers was written by Wade Hudson. He was born in 1946 in Mansfield, Louisiana. He attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and during the late 1960s and early 1970s worked for a number of civil rights organizations. In addition to writing for children, Hudson has also worked as a news reporter, a sports writer, and a public relations specialist. Hudson's first book for young readers, a collaborative effort with Valerie Wilson Wesley, focused on a subject very important to him: role models for young African Americans.[1]

This book has 54 pages. It was published by Just Us Books in December. 1st, 1988. It is general Children's Fiction. [2]

Summary

The story of Black Heroes from A to Z has become a go-to black history staple in classrooms, homes, and libraries. This updated edition includes expanded biographies, quotes and factoids, a two-page narrative honoring the 150th anniversary of the enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation, and several new entries including a profile of President Barack Obama, the first African American elected President of the United States. Whether their names are familiar or new, the journeys and many achievements of Book of Black Heroes honorees are truly inspiring and can help all children realize that even in the face of obstacles, they too can make important contributions to our world. [3]

Pros

B. P. Rinehart as one of the readers dropped his opinion about this book. He mentioned it was another children's book from his childhood that was intended to inspire interest in historical Black figures. Most of what he wrote in his review of Book of Black Heroes: Great Women in the Struggle applies here (of course with the fact that men as well as women are featured here. The one curious thing about this book that distinguishes it from other books on African-American history or culture that he read as a child was that it was still in print. In fact, the latest edition was published in 2013 so people can actually find this around get a taste of what he read growing up![4]

V. Payne as a verified purchaser explained the reason why she liked this book. The reason was that this book was great for giving students a brief overview of notable African-Americans in American history. Each bio was one page and easy to read. It was always a joy for students to learn about African American history-makers beyond Martin L. King, Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman.[5]

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