Black Stories Matter
10 total works
A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a difference
Amazing Artists explores the contribution of black artists to world culture, from painters such as Jean-Michel Basquiat to writers like Malorie Blackman and inspirational musicians such as Stevie Wonder. Along the way, they have smashed down barriers and defeated prejudices with their sheer talent and resilience.
Black Stories Matter is a powerful illustrated collection of stories of inspiring black personalities through history. Perfect for readers aged 8 and above.
Contents:
Main biographies
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Toni Morrison
Steve McQueen
Nina Simone
Malorie Blackman
Sidney Poitier
Beyonce and Jay-Z
Chris Ofili
Misty Copeland
Stevie Wonder
Mini biographies
Stormzy
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Idris Elba
Nikki Giovanni
Langston Hughes
Lupita Nyong'o
Edmonia Lewis
Emily Kame Kngwarreye
A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a difference
Sporting Heroes hails the huge contribution of black sportspeople and athletes to the world of sports. From Jesse Owens to Nicola Adams, they have sprinted, kicked, fought and shot their way to glory, breaking down barriers and defeating prejudices along the way with their sheer talent and resilience.
Black Stories Matter is a powerful illustrated collection of stories of inspiring black personalities through history. Perfect for readers aged 9 and above.
Contents:
Main biographies
Nicola Adams
Usain Bolt
Cathy Freeman
Pelé
Ade Adepitan
Simone Biles
Jesse Owens
Serena Williams
Mo Farah
Muhammad Ali
Mini biographies
Alia Atkinson
Arthur Ashe
Jackie Joyner Kersee
Michael Jordan
Charlie Sifford
Brian Lara
Isabelle Sambou
Sheryl Swoopes
A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a difference
Black Stories Matter: Groundbreaking Scientists explores the important contributions that black people have made to the field of science throughout history, as well as today. From astronomer and inventor Benjamin Banneker to agricultural science pioneer Dr Segenet Kelemu and father of the internet Philip Emeagwali, each has enriched our knowledge of the scientific world with their sheer talent and resilience.
Black Stories Matter is a powerful illustrated collection of stories of inspiring black personalities through history. Perfect for readers aged 9 and above.
Contents:
Main biographies
Benjamin Banneker
George Washington Carver
Bessie Coleman
Kenneth & Mamie Clark
Philip Emeagwali
Mae Jamison
Dr Segenet Kelemu
Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Mary Seacole
Daniel Hale Williams
Mini biographies
Marie Maynard Daly
Dr Alan Goffe
Ernest E Just
Wangari Maathai
Jesse Russell Sr
David Unaipon
Rachel Watkins
Gladys West
A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a difference
Brave Leaders & Activists hails courageous black people through time who have stood up for what they believe in, from slavery abolitionist Harriet Tubman to South African president Nelson Mandela, and from powerful peacemaker Kofi Annan to Neville Bonner, the first Indigenous Australian politician.
Black Stories Matter is a powerful illustrated collection of stories of inspiring black personalities through history. Perfect for readers aged 9 and above.
Contents:
Main biographies
Harriet Tubman
Martin Luther King
Nelson Mandela
Kofi Annan
Rosa Parks
Stuart Hall
Umra Omar
Barack Obama
Lowitja O'Donoghue
Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors (founders of Black Lives Matter)
Mini biographies
Paul Stephenson
Akon
Claudia Jones
Diane Abbott
Neville Bonner
Saran Kaba-Jones
Kimberley Bryant
Craig Watkins
