Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History Juvenile Fiction African American & Black Social Themes - Friendship Social Themes - Death to change the way you

to change the way you think about yourself

• 2001 New York Times Best Illustrated Book winner

while the warrior Queen Yaa Asantewaa shames men

as Jessica Curry said

A foreword

Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History Juvenile Fiction African American & Black Social Themes - Friendship Social Themes - Death to change the way youNew York Times bestselling author illustrator Vashti Harrison shines a bold, joyous light on black men through history. An important book for readers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated and engagingly written volume brings to life true stories of black men in history. Among these biographies, readers will find aviators and artists, politicians and pop stars, athletes and activists. The exceptional men featured include artist Aaron Douglas, civil