Black Trailblazers: 30 Courageous Visionaries Who Broke Boundaries, Made a Difference, and Paved the Way

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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-colour illustrations throughout. Black Trailblazersis 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!

Bijan Bayne is an award-winning columnist and critic based out of Washington, D.C. He is the author of Sky Kings: Black Pioneers of Professional Basketball, and his work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Boston Herald, SLAM, and other publications.