03537cam a2200433 4500 533765790 ER5 20210917120000.0 ||||||s2020||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9781642501483 1642501484 013a4852-2ee2-46bf-845e-1105c45f2ac0 OverDrive (Reserve ID) 4882659 OverDrive (Product ID) ER5 Jones, Monique. The Book of Awesome Black Americans [Libby eBook] : Scientific Pioneers, Trailblazing Entrepreneurs, Barrier-Breaking Activists and Afro-Futurists. Mango Media, 2020. Format: OverDrive Adobe EPUB eBook, Filesize: 6501kB. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Read. history books for adults. teenager gifts for girls. American history books. black history books. African American. Black history. American teen. black people. biographies. teen girls. african. HTML:<p><b>"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</b><br /> <b>A #1 Bestseller in Teen &amp; Young Adult 21st Century U.S. History</b><br /> 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.<br /> 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.<br /> Monique L. Jones's <i>The Book of Awesome Black Americans</i> is more than a Black history book. It's a celebration of Black people. In this book, you will find:</p> <ul> <li>Amazing role models who brought on change by using their gifts and passions to overcome societal barriers</li> <li>Stories mainstream media failed to mention that are sure to inspire, motivate, and educate readers of all backgrounds</li> <li>Testimonies that demonstrate how American culture thrives when it celebrates diversity and promotes inclusiveness</li> <li style="list-style: none"><br /> "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</li> </ul>. Biography & Autobiography. Young Adult Nonfiction. Multi-Cultural. Geography. Media Type: eBook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2021-11-16 20:00:03. https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=013a4852-2ee2-46bf-845e-1105c45f2ac0&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Adobe EPUB eBook) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=013a4852-2ee2-46bf-845e-1105c45f2ac0&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Read)