Young readers get the chance to learn more about such distinguished African Americans as Debbie Allen, Alvin Ailey, Marian Anderson, Clementine Hunter, Henry Ossawa, and others. Full-color photos.
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Grade 4-6. Each of these attractive series titles has 13 entries that introduce people in the field. Both have full-color photographs; boxes that summarize pertinent information; and effective use of borders, captions, and white space. The brief biographical sketches, ranging in length from three to six pages, will be useful for selecting a research topic, as introductory reference material, and for recreational browsing. Arts gives a brief look at past and contemporary figures who overcame obstacles to make contributions in a wide range of artistic endeavors. Personalities include Alvin Ailey, dancer and choreographer; Marian Anderson, singer; Clementine Hunter, folk painter; Gordon Parks, photographer; Ntozake Shange, playwright and poet; Jackie Torrence, storyteller; August Wilson, playwright; and six others. Film introduces early stars such as Hattie McDaniel, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of "Mammy" in Gone with the Wind, as well as contemporary personalities including Cicely Tyson, Will Smith, and Denzel Washington. The emphasis is on positive contributions but struggles are briefly mentioned.?Adele Greenlee, Bethel College, St. Paul, MN
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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The "Great African Americans In. . . " series presents a wealth of highly recommendable role models for young readers -- Children's Bookwatch, Sept., 1996
The attention to plenty of photos and simple embellishments will interest youngsters in black achievement -- Children's Bookwatch, Sept. 1996 --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.
The attention to plenty of photos and simple embellishments will interest youngsters in black achievement -- Children's Bookwatch, Sept. 1996 --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.
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