Pequeños Héroes

By Vashti Harrison

Discover the extraordinary stories of black men who changed history and paved the way for future generations.

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Explore the lives of 62 extraordinary black men who defied odds and shaped history. From artists to activists, each story reveals courage and legacy. Meet figures like James Baldwin and Prince, whose impact transcends time and place. What paths did they blaze for future generations?

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En este bestseller #1 del New York Times, la autora e ilustradora Vashti Harrison ofrece un enfoque intrépido y alegre sobre los hombres afroamericanos a lo largo de la historia. Conoce a 62 pequeños héroes. Son valientes. Son extraordinarios. Cambiaron el mundo. Los héroes de este libro son de distintos siglos y lugares, pero tienen algo en común: fueron valientes hombres afroamericanos. Este libro cuenta las historias de artistas, políticos, músicos, deportistas y activistas; personas extraordinarias que abrieron el camino para futuras generaciones, para nuevos pequeños héroes.ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Author-illustrator Vashti Harrison shines a bold, joyous light on black men through history in this #1 New York Times bestseller. An important book for readers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated and engagingly written volume brings to life true stories of black men in history. Among these biographies, readers will find aviators and artists, politicians and pop stars, athletes and activists. The exceptional men featured include writer James Baldwin, artist Aaron Douglas, filmmaker Oscar Devereaux Micheaux, lawman Bass Reeves, civil rights leader John Lewis, dancer Alvin Ailey, and musician Prince. The legends in Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History span centuries and continents, but each one has blazed a trail for generations to come.

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