Black History and Culture Collection

By Tami Charles, Glenda Armand, Carole Boston Weatherford, Rose Viña, Madison Moore, Ann Malaspina, Kelly Starling Lyons
Illustrated by Claire Almon, Brittany Jackson, Jamey Christoph, Lonnie Ollivierre, R. Gregory Christie, Eric Velasquez, Nicole Tadgell

This uplifting collection of eight stories introduces readers to barrier-breaking artists and athletes, as well as Black culture and traditions. This collection includes e-book editions of Fearless Mary, Gordon Parks, Ice Breaker, More than Just a Game, Song in a Rainstorm, Sugar Hill, Tiara’s Hat Parade, and Touch the Sky.

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264 Pages
9780807580721
November 2022

Authors

Tami Charles

Tami Charles is a former teacher who now writes picture books, middle grade and young adult novels, and nonfiction for kids. She is the author of the novel Like Vanessa. She lives in New Jersey with her family.

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Glenda Armand

Glenda Armand is the author of Love Twelve Miles Long and Ira’s Shakespeare Dream. She has enjoyed a long career in education, teaching prekindergarten through eighth grade in public and private schools. Currently, she works as a middle school librarian and lives in California.

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Carole Boston Weatherford

Carole Boston Weatherford is the author of several acclaimed poetry collections and poetic biographies. She teaches at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina.

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Rose Viña

Rose Viña is a Cuban American writer from California. Her debut book, Ice Breaker: How Mabel Fairbanks Changed Figure Skating, was named a Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Crystal Kite Member Choice Award finalist. Rose currently lives in Sweden with her family.

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Madison Moore

Madison Moore is an artist, maker, and writer. She’s a recent graduate of the University of Chicago, and an editor. In her free time, you can find her swimming in the lake or playing ultimate frisbee. She is the author of two books.

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Ann Malaspina

Ann Malaspina has written many books for children. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two sons.

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Kelly Starling Lyons

Kelly Starling Lyons grew up in Pittsburgh. She is the award-winning author of several books for children including Ellen's Broom, a Coretta Scott King illustrator award book, and Hope's Gift.

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Illustrators

Claire Almon

Claire Almon lives in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to her illustration work, she does character design in animation.

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Brittany Jackson

Brittany “Bea” Jackson is an award-winning freelance illustrator most notably known for her ability to tell a story through her art. Her work has been featured in various publications, from cover art, to interior illustration, children’s books, character design, and more.

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Jamey Christoph

Jamey Christoph's illustrations have appeared in a variety of major publications and in several award-winning children's books. He lives in Maryland with his dogs.

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Lonnie Ollivierre

Lonnie Ollivierre was born in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, grew up in Brooklyn, and lives in Georgia. He taught himself to draw and paint from comic books he collected. His goal is to inspire, educate, and uplift others through his art.

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R. Gregory Christie

R. Gregory Christie has illustrated over forty books and received numerous awards. He lives in Georgia.

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Eric Velasquez

Eric Velasquez is an artist, writer, and illustrator. He lives and works in New York.

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Nicole Tadgell

Nicole Tadgell is an award-winning illustrator. She lives in Massachusetts.

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