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Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017
Schomburg
By Carole Boston Weatherford, Eric Velasquez (Illustrator)
A law clerk's quest to preserve African heritage reshapes history.
44 pages· 4,511 words· Est. 35 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,482 ratings
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Summary: Arturo Schomburg, an Afro–Puerto Rican law clerk, embarks on a mission to uncover and celebrate the achievements of people of African descent. As his collection of books, letters, and art grows, it threatens to overtake his home. Faced with this challenge, he partners with the New York Public Library, creating a cornerstone collection that evolves into the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Discover how one man's passion becomes a global beacon for scholars, reshaping the narrative of history and culture.
