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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018 · Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud
Young, Gifted and Black
Written by Jamia Wilson · Illustrated by Andrea Pippins
Discover 52 icons who changed the world and inspire future generations to dream big.
4.4/5 Goodreads · 479 ratings
64 pages· 10,023 words· Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Explore the lives of 52 influential figures, from Martin Luther King Jr. to Serena Williams, in a vibrant collection celebrating black leaders and trailblazers. This book empowers readers to dream and achieve, showcasing the courage and talent of icons who shaped history. Will their stories inspire the next generation of changemakers?
From the publisher
Meet 52 icons of color from the past and present in this celebration of inspirational achievement - from figureheads, leaders and pioneers such as Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Rosa Parks, to cultural trailblazers and sporting heroes, including Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams. Strong, courageous, talented and diverse, these extraordinary men and women’s achievements will inspire a new generation to chase their dream … whatever it may be.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 10,023
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 1110L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 7.4
- F&P level
- ~Z
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 502224
Publication
- Published
- February 1, 2018
- First published
- January 1, 2018
- Publisher
- Wide-Eyed Editions
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781786031587
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