African-American biography library | Keller Public Library

1) Ida B. Wells-Barnett: 'strike a blow against a glaring evil'

Author

Schraff, Anne E.

2) Louis Armstrong: 'Jazz is played from the heart'

Author

Schuman, Michael A.

3) Paul Robeson: "I want to make freedom ring"

Author

Ford, Carin T

Series

African-American biography library

Pub. Date

c2008

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 3

Physical Desc

128 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Describes the life of the twentieth-century African-American singer and actor who spoke out against racism and injustice.

4) Ray Charles: "I was born with music inside me"

Author

Ford, Carin T

Series

African-American biography library

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 3

Language

English

Description

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Describes the personal life and musical career of the blind singer, musician, and composer, Ray Charles.

5) Barack Obama: 'we are one people'

Author

Schuman, Michael A.

6) Jesse Owens: "I always loved running"

Author

Burlingame, Jeff

Series

African-American biography library

Pub. Date

2010.

Physical Desc

128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.

Language

English

Description

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"Explores the life of Jesse Owens, including his childhood and family, his rise to excellence in track and field, his 1936 Olympic triumph, and his death and legacy"--Provided by publisher.