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Pan-Africanists

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This little book is a gem! I purchased this book, on a whim, at a book fair. I was attracted by the bright green color and the dashing figure, painted - at that, of Marcus Garvey on the cover. I expected some decent information and acceptable illustrations but not much more. What a pleasant surprise! This book is basically a collection of brief biographies of the lives of 17 black leaders. The writing is solid, informative and authoritative. Each profile is written with smoothness, clarity and just the right amount of detail that it makes this book an easy, delightful read. You get to learn a lot about these historical figures personal and social lives and be inspired by their endeavors. Each profile is also followed by an interesting little known fact about that person that adds additional spice to the sections and makes it easy for teachers to plan a lesson. The accompanying painted portraits of each individual complements the writings nicely.

As a human, I treasure this book because it shows what one can accomplish under extremely difficult circumstances. As a teacher, I consider this book an essential part of every classroom or school library.