The Book of Awesome Black Americans: Scientific Pioneers, Trailblazing Entrepreneurs, Barrier-Breaking Activists and Afro-Futurists (Teen and YA ... African-American Biographies) (Awesome Books)

"Activists and rap stars, abolitionists and pioneers, inventors and scientists surge with life throughout this thrilling and comprehensive work." —Jennifer Maritza McCauley, National Endowment for the Arts Fellow A #1 Bestseller in Teen & Young Adult 21st Century U.S. History We are familiar with a handful of African Americans who are mentioned in American history books, but there are also countless others who do not get recognized in mainstream media. Their actions may not have appeared to shake the world, but their contributions to shifting American culture were just as groundbreaking. The achievements of the Black Americans included in this book range from athletic to artistic, literary to scientific. Their biographies vary greatly, but each one contributes to the course of Black history and its influence on the greater world. Their stories encourage readers, especially teenage boys and girls, to find their own path to change. Monique L. Jones's The Book of Awesome Black Americans is more than a Black history book. It's a celebration of Black people. In this book, you will find: Amazing role models who brought on change by using their gifts and passions to overcome societal barriers Stories mainstream media failed to mention that are sure to inspire, motivate, and educate readers of all backgrounds Testimonies that demonstrate how American culture thrives when it celebrates diversity and promotes inclusiveness "Belongs on every coffee table in America. Monique Jones packs her book with astonishing stories of bravery, grit, and joy. The astonishing anecdotes of overlooked personalities and heroes will ensure you never look at history the same again. Who says history has to be boring?" —Li Lai, founder of Mediaversity Reviews Activists and rap stars, abolitionists and pioneers, inventors and scientists surge with life throughout this thrilling and comprehensive work. Jennifer Maritza McCauley , National Endowment for the Arts Fellow and author of Scar On / Scar Off #1 Best Seller in Teen & Young Adult 21st Century U.S. History Black Americans who have shaped their country and beyond. We are familiar with a handful of African Americans who are mentioned in American history books, but there are also countless others who do not get recognized in mainstream media. Their biographies vary greatly, but each one contributes to the course of Black history and its influence on America and the greater world. Their stories encourage teenage boys and girls, to find their own path to change. Celebrate the successes made possible by diversity. African Americans have made history by challenging and changing the American landscape. This was accomplished not by shedding layers of originality, but by wearing their colors proudly and openly in the world. Growth has been made possible by a resistance to conformity and a fusing of cultures, African and American alike. Monique L. Joness The Book of Awesome Black Americans is more than a Black history book. Its a celebration of Black people. In this book, you will If you enjoyed books such as 100 African-Americans Who Shaped American History , Bedtime Inspirational Stories , Black Pioneers of Science and Invention , or Becca Andersons The Book of Awesome Women , then The Book of Awesome Black Americans should be your next read! We are familiar with a handful of African Americans who are mentioned in American history books, but there are also countless others who do not get recognized in mainstream media. Their actions may not have appeared to shake the world, but their contributions to shifting American culture were just as groundbreaking. African Americans have made history by challenging and changing the American landscape. This was accomplished not by shedding layers of originality, but by wearing their colors proudly and openly in the world. Growth has been made possible by a resistance to conformity and a fusing of cultures, African and American alike "Readers may know the Black Americans mentioned in history books, but there are countless others that have not been recognized by historians and mainstream media. Their groundbreaking contributions have been impactful worldwide. In . . . The Book of Awesome Black Americans, . . . Monique L. Jones recounts profiles that illuminate the challenges faced, and heights reached, by countless individuals." -- Adapted from back cover This book aims to teach the hidden contributions of Black Americans to American culture at large. Who is the book for : Primarily Black and African American boys and girls, ages 12-18, interested in representation and history and who want to learn about the contributions of Black Americans on American culture.