Black Trailblazers
30 Courageous Visionaries Who Broke Boundaries, Made a Difference, and Paved the Way
Bijan Bayne author Joelle Avelino illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Andrews McMeel Publishing
Published:27th Oct '22
£15.99
Available to order, but very limited on stock - if we have issues obtaining a copy, we will let you know.
A gorgeously illustrated compendium of 30 black luminaries who changed the world.
Thirty bite-sized biographies of black thinkers, activists, and innovators with beautiful full-color illustrations throughout. Black Trailblazers is an illustrated inspiration for children that gives these important figures their due, highlighting their work to make our world a brighter, better place. An appealing blend of history, quotes from the figures themselves, and gorgeous visuals, this book will educate, entertain, and inspire.
Including luminaries such as:
- Madam C. J. Walker
- James Baldwin
- Shirley Chisolm
- Dick Gregory
- Nina Simone
- Thurgood Marshall
- Misty Copeland
- ...and many more!
The Children’s Book Counsel: Notable Social Studies List
Black Trailblazers included in the 2023 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People.
This is “an annual reading list of exceptional books for use in social studies classrooms, selected by social studies educators.”
(CBC, The Children’s Book Counsel)
ISBN: 9781524874773
Dimensions: 239mm x 198mm x 18mm
Weight: 549g
128 pages