African American Military Heroes

African American Military HeroesThroughout American history, succeeding in the military has demanded unflagging courage, strength of character, and a patriotic spirit. For an African American man or woman, serving in the military has also meant battling oppression and struggling against deep seated prejudice. Those who persevered were not only warriors, nurses, or leadersthey were heroes and heroines. In this action packed collection, you will meet thirty brave and determined

confounding and vividly rendered

make a mosaic

"--School Library JournalThe talented team of Robert Venditti and Olivia Stephens brings to glorious full color the novel that best-selling author Jason Reynolds called "A brilliant action adventure rooted in African American lore

With profound honesty and compassion

BBC chief international correspondant

Isabel and Curzon have narrowly escaped Valley Forge—but their relief is short-lived

It’s time for Mrs

yet the question of who "owns" it is one of the most provocative touch points in our ongoing struggles over race

And so from scraps of history

Four Hundred Souls is a unique one-volume “community” history of African Americans

Children’s Book Council’s Children’s Favorites Award

She was beautiful and good-hearted