Women in Black History: Stories of Courage, Faith, and Resilience

by Tricia Williams Jackson

Overview

Within the pages of American history are the stories of remarkable African American women who have defied the odds, taken a stand for justice, and made incredible strides despite opposition from the culture around them. Now young readers can discover their exciting true stories in this eye-opening collection.

From well-known figures like Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, and Rosa Parks to women rarely found in any history book, Women in Black History explores the lives of writers, athletes, singers, activists, and educators who have made an indelible mark on our country and our culture. Perfect for kids, but also for adults who like to read about important figures and unsung heroes, this collection will delight, surprise, and challenge readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800726522
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/05/2016
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Tricia Williams Jackson is a Michigan writer and former school teacher who loves history and enjoys sharing its stories with readers.

Table of Contents

A Word to the Reader 5

1 Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784) 9

2 Sojourner Truth (1797-1883) 21

3 Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) 33

4 Mary Ann Shadd Gary (1823-1893) 47

5 Frances Ellen Watkins Harper (1825-1911) 59

6 Anna Julia Cooper (1858-1964) 67

7 Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) 75

8 Marian Anderson (1897-1993) 89

9 Mahalia Jackson (1911-1972) 101

10 Rosa Parks (1913-2005) 113

11 Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977) 127

12 Althea Gibson (1927-2003) 139

13 Coretta Scott King (1927-2006) 149

14 Wilma Rudolph (1940-1994) 161

Now That You've Finished the Book … 171

Editorial Reviews

11/30/2015
Newcomer Jackson uses a Christian lens and empathic storytelling to introduce 14 notable African-American women: Phillis Wheatley, Harriet Tubman, Mahalia Jackson, Althea Gibson, and more. Despite the lack of sourcing for quotations and other details about the women, Jackson works to set straight misinterpreted events in history, such as including two versions of an 1851 speech given by Sojourner Truth—the more accurate one published in a newspaper that shows Truth’s clear command of language, versus one published years later written in a ungrammatical Southern dialect. The religious component of the text is light, with Jackson focusing on how the tenets of Christianity—specifically, the women’s refusal to allow hatred to consume them, despite their mistreatment—informed their lives. Ages 9–12. (Jan.)

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