Hana's Suitcase

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In March 2000, a suitcase arrived at a children's Holocaust education center in Tokyo, Japan. On the outside, in white paint, were these words: Hana Brady, May 16, 1931, and Waisenkind—the German word for orphan. Children who saw the suitcase on display were full of questions. Who was Hana Brady? What happened to her? They wanted Fumiko Ishioka, the center's curator, to find the answers.

In a suspenseful journey, Fumiko searches for clues across Europe and North America. The mystery of the suitcase takes her back through seventy years, to a young Hana and her family, whose happy life in a small Czech town was turned upside down by the invasion of the Nazis.

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A living account of the holocaust.......2007-04-23

This is a very different account of the holocaust than I have ever read before. It is a living account of the holocaust and how it still affects our lives today. This book brings the holocaust into the present by telling the story of a Japanese woman searching for a girl who was lost nearly 60 years ago. I loved this story and wonder how many more stories of survival, hope and faith we can find if we just dig a little deeper to unbury a past that is not always pleasant but that we can always learn from.

The Best - Reviewed by Kenzie.......2007-04-20

Has there ever been something you found that you wanted to learn more about? This happened to Fumiko Ishioka in Hana's Suitcase by Karen Levine. Hana's Suitcase is an informational book about the Holocaust and the sad story of what happened to over 6 million Jewish people.

Hana's Suitcase is about a young Jewish girl named Hana who lives in Czechoslovakia with her family in the 1930's and 1940's. It is also about Fumiko Ishioka in Japan and a group of kids called Small Wings who find a suitcase from Auschwitz (a German concentration camp) with the name Hana Brady on it. Fumiko and all the Small Wings are eager to learn about Hana and her life, death, and family.
Hana's story begins when she is a pampered girl who lives in Nove Mesto, Czechoslovakia. As Hitler's troops march into other parts of Czechoslovakia, Hana is barely affected. She still has all her rights and freedom. Soon after, Hitler and his troops marched into the rest of Czechoslovakia changing the Brady's life forever.
Hana's Suitcase is an amazing book that I think everyone should read. It teaches us all more about history, who these people were, and the pure evil that attacked them. The story might be sad, but it shows us just what happened to the 6 million Jews who suffered Hitler's wrath.

Hana's Suitcase.......2006-08-05

This children's book (age 10+)is an engaging story, almost a mystery/detective story about a Czech girl named Hana who dies in the Holocaust. It is an unusual story because it begins in Tokyo with the curator of a newly created Holocaust museum who is curious about the name on a suitcase from Auschwitz. She wants the people of Japan to understand the story of the Holocaust, especially children. The children wanted to know about Hana. The book has many photographs of Hana and her family. Each chapter answered questions in my mind but then created even more questions. Who was Hana? How did the author get the photographs? Did she survive the Holocaust? What was Hana like?

VERY GOOD BOOK ITS A HAVE TO READ!!!.......2006-03-04

i read this book and it was very emotional for me. I learned a lot about the holocaust and i got inside views from people in the holocaust themselfs. I loved this book and its a have to read!
I would recommend it to anyone.

Hana's Suitcase.......2005-08-24

I was enchanted reading this remarkable true story. The resourcefulness, tenacity, andthe ability to survive under the the circumstances never ceases to amaze me. The final chapter was a source of joy for me.

Black Stars: African American Women Scientists and Inventors

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Great for school work!
An intimate book
A must for young readers
A must for young readers
Black Stars:African American Women Scientist

Black Stars: African American Women Scientists and Inventors
Otha Richard Sullivan
Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass
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ASIN: 047138707X

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Meet African american women of science and invention from the early years to modern Times

Patricia Bath, M.D.
Miriam E. Benjamin
Ursula Burns
Alexa Canady, M.D.
Jewel Plummer Cobb, Ph.D.
Ellen F. Eglin
Angela D. Ferguson, M.D.
Sara E. Goode
Evelyn Boyd Granville, Ph.D.
Dannellia Gladden Green, Ph.D.
Bessie Blount Griffin
Betty Wright Harris, Ph.D.
Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D.
Aprille Joy Ericsson Jackson, Ph.D.
Mae Jemison, M.D.
Marjorie Stewart Joyner, Ph.D.
Mary Kenner
Reatha Clark King, Ph.D.
Annie Turnbo Malone
Mildred Austin Smith
Valerie Thomas
Madame C. J. Walker
Jane Cooke Wright, M.D.
Roger Arliner Young, Ph.D.
Chavonda J. Jacobs Young, Ph.D.

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Great for school work!.......2006-03-18

My 8 year old daughter had a project on African American Women who have contributed in science; however, the Internet did not provided anything on Dr. Green who I truly admire. After we purchased this book which came righ on time (it took 3 days!!!!) we read it from end to end and found more information on Dr. Green then anywhere else. This book really helped us.

Jose

An intimate book.......2002-01-21

This is a wonderful book. Not only is it packed with interesting facts, but the interviews and writing style are so personal and intimate that one feels as if, for example, Mae Jemison is right in the room sharing her life story. The women are candid about the obstacles they met and overcame. I think a young adult of any race will find this book very inspiring...I know if it had been around when I was a kid, science and math would have been much more relevent to me!

A must for young readers.......2001-11-24

So little is known about African American women pioneers in the sciences. Otha Sullivan has written an illuminating book for young readers that will fill in the gaps. Every parent concerned with teaching their children more about pioneering women in American history should purchase this book. It is also a good resource for science, social studies, and history teachers.

A must for young readers.......2001-11-24

Black Stars:African American Women Scientist.......2001-11-12

This book is about African American women scientists and inventors, a rarity indeed.Reportedly African Americans in general comprise 4.5% of all science and engineering professionals today.So to read about the significant contributions of these pioneering women is both revealing and uplifting.Some of those profiled are somewhat well known;such as Madame C. J. Walker.She is known for her million dollar hair care business. Others are not so well known, such as Dr. Angela Furguson who joined with Dr. Ronald Scott in researching sickle cell anemia at Howard University.
Unfortunately the African American women scientists and inventors have been left out of mainstream history even as some African American men scientists have been included. Most of us are familiar with the contributions of George Washington Carver, who is credited with discovering 100 uses for the sweet potato and more than 300 uses for the common peanut in his lab at Tuskegee Institute. Also we are equally aware of Benjamin Banneker, who is widely hailed as inventing the first clock and assisting in the laying out of the design for the Nation's Capital, Washington, DC with Charles L'Enfant.
The author makes a laudable contribution for filling in existing historical omissions regarding African American women scientists. He brings to our attention warm inspiring stories along with factual historical information.
Teachers, other educators, parents and anyone else involved in the unending search to supplement traditional textbooks in order to ensure broader inclusion, will welcome this book. In doing so they too will expand their own knowledge and understanding of the subject. One does not need to be in the fields of science, engineering nor medicine to appreciate the message in African American Women Inventors. For the message transcends traditional borders or disciplines of study. The biographical descriptions of the featured women are of tremendous courage, high intellect and a lot of hard work. The stories in this book are exciting and geared to fostering a sense of empowerment to studenta and adults alike who read it. Students at all grade levels, genders and ethnic groups can readily relate to thses stories of personal triumph and achievement. However the author has written it to target ages 9 through 12 year olds.

Onward: A Photobiography of African-American Polar Explorer Matthew Henson (National Geographic Photographer Series)

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Onward: A Photobiography of African-American Polar Explorer Matthew Henson (National Geographic Photographer Series)
Dolores Johnson
Manufacturer: National Geographic Children's Books
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ASIN: 079227914X
Release Date: 2005-12-27

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The conquest of the North Pole was an elusive, almost impossible goal at the beginning of the last century. But a son of patrician parents, Robert E. Peary, and a son of sharecroppers, Matthew Henson, shared a dream of conquering the unconquered North Pole and were brave enough to risk their lives numerous times before they finally succeeded. Henson's great physical stamina and his ability to speak Inuit and develop warm relationships with the peoples of the Arctic were indispensable to the quest. He mastered the complexities of the dog sled and led the team across the layers of ice that covered the frigid, threatening Arctic Ocean. Henson and Peary's jubilation at finally reaching the Pole was later tempered by the controversy that swirled around their achievement. Once their deed was recognized, African-American Henson still was not. It took history a long time to hail him as a hero of exploration.

Counting Coup: Becoming a Crow Chief on the Reservation and Beyond

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Living in Crow Country
A quick and easy read
An important story of early 20th century reservation life

Counting Coup: Becoming a Crow Chief on the Reservation and Beyond
Joseph Medicine Crow , and Herman Viola
Manufacturer: National Geographic Children's Books
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ASIN: 0792253914
Release Date: 2006-02-14

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Picture a Crow Indian elder, his wizened eyes catching yours in the ancient flicker of firelight. His mesmerizing stories span the ages, from Custer to World War II to the 21st Century. He is the last traditional chief of his people. He is over 90 years old. Now picture that same man lecturing at colleges nationwide, and addressing the United Nations on the subject of peace.

National Geographic presents the amazing life story of Joseph Medicine Crow, the man who begins life as Winter Man. Trained as a warrior by his grandfather, Yellowtail, he bathes in icy rivers and endures the ceremony of "counting coup"—facing fierce combat with an enemy Sioux boy.

An operation at the local hospital brings the young Crow face-to-face with his worst fears: a Sioux, a ghost, and a white man. He excels at the white man's school and is raised in the Baptist faith. He translates the stories of the elder chiefs, becoming the link to the ancient traditions of the pre-reservation generation. His own dramatic and funny stories span both ages, and the ancient Crow legends are passed on in the storytelling tradition.

Joseph Medicine Crow's doctorate degree was interrupted by the call to arms of World War II. On the battlefields of Germany he earned the ancient status of War Chief by completing the four war deeds required of the Crow warrior.

In 1948 the Crow Tribal Council appointed Joseph Medicine Crow (now called High Bird) their Tribal Historian and Anthropologist.

Counting Coup is a vibrant adventure narrative, bringing Native American history and culture alive for young readers. Joseph Medicine Crow's story illuminates the challenges faced by the Crow people as hurricanes of change raged through America. His epic story and its lessons are an essential legacy for us all.

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Living in Crow Country.......2007-06-04

Mr. Medicine Crow is an impressive man, about 90 years old now. The book is written in the brief and blunt sentences as he would speak English. He lived up to the old ways of the Crow when he stole fifty German horses from under their noses in World War II. A landmark in Indian literature.

A quick and easy read.......2007-04-25

This book is made up of several short story snippets from the life of Joseph Medicine Crow. The intended audience was young adult, though certainly an adult like myself can enjoy it, too. Of course, because the stories are very short and to the point, one can't help but feel that there is so much more that could have been included here. The author tells brief stories about his formative years and his time in WWII. Good, easy reading for an overnight trip, but it might leave you wanting more.

An important story of early 20th century reservation life.......2007-02-16

Joe Medicine Crow is a national treasure. Born on the Crow Reservation in the early years of the twentieth century, he was raised among Indians who lived during the buffalo hunting days. Grandparents Medicine Crow and Yellowtail were important Crow leaders whose homes were the place of many gatherings. Joe soaked up the stories like a sponge, and he has been an invaluable source of tribal stories. In this book, in particular, he talks about his own upbringing, as his people's traditions adapted to life in America in the new century. He writes of his life using compassion and humor, but the difficulties he faced are clear. That he has led such a strong life is testimony to the fine man that he is. I found this book tremendously enjoyable, and the glimpse it gave me into this forgotten era is priceless.

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A definitive account of a largely overlooked segment of this nation's population
observation
Hypocrisy and Racism
What they don't teach in schools
Simply written - an unscholarly work

Black Indians: A Hidden Heritage
w. Katz
Manufacturer: INGRAM BOOK COMPANY
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0689311966

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A definitive account of a largely overlooked segment of this nation's population.......2006-07-29

BLACK INDIANS: A HIDDEN HERITAGE provides a definitive account of a largely overlooked segment of this nation's population, returning to new audiences an outstanding treatise of antique prints, photos, and research. From the positions of black Seminoles and other tribes to Africans who found places to hide among the Indians, chapters trace the concurrent histories of black and Native American peoples and the many connections they have to this day.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

observation.......2005-07-05

My family also claims a mixed heritage (Afro-Euro-Native American). However, I have observed that many Black (as well as White) Americans emphasize their Native American bloodlines and ignore their respective White or Black bloodlines. In the case of Blacks this is because having "White" blood is sometimes attributable to the painful fact that White masters often exploited Black female slaves in ante bellum America. In the case of Whites I can only guess that admitting to having "Black" blood is less prestigious than being able to claim membership in a Native American tribe. I am by no means attempting to minimize any one's connection to Native America or the degree to which we are all bound to each other by blood or history. I am proud of this blended nation. However, we should acknowledge the joy and pain of all races in our common history. Simply, I wish that all Americans were as bositerous in acknowledging their respective Black/White, as well as Native, bloodlines. This might change the way we regard ourselves and each other in the present. Though not scholary, I think this book is worth the effort but romanticizes the relationship between Native Americans and Blacks....since many Native tribes in the east also had Black slaves.

Hypocrisy and Racism.......2004-08-13

Ironic, that an author who pays so much lip service to the evils of racism should write such prejudiced blather. Europeans in this book are eeeeeevil, greedy, lying, rapacious bigots. Blacks and Amerinds are noble, perfect, honorable, completely free of sexism, racism, etc. etc. etc. Add to that the ignorance he demonstrates with regard to Amerind tribes (and even how to spell US Marshal), and you have not only rank hypocrisy but slipshod scholarship. That non-Europeans have generally been slighted and ignored in 'mainstream' American history books is undeniable, but this book is worse than useless in rectifying that, burying nuggets of truth in an easily-dismissed slagpile of ignorance, rhetoric, and credulity.

What they don't teach in schools.......2004-04-06

I first came across this book while visiting FoxWoods. It was the cover and topic that caught my eye.

The book was not written to be scholarly work. It was written to tell a part of history that is not taught in schools. I was impressed the author was about to pull together such an amount of information. I would think that there would be very little record written about African Americans and Native Indians nowadays.

Overall the book is a good introduction. More work needs to be done to expand this topic / genre.

Simply written - an unscholarly work.......2003-06-13

Good topic - poorly written. Book is vague, covers many topics, although nothing is in depth. This book is probably good for middle school children and nothing more advanced.

Sixteen Years In Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story

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Inspiring story for all
An instant classic
excellent
Sammy Lee: American Hero
Nominated for TX Bluebonnet Award 2006-07

Sixteen Years In Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story
Paula Yoo
Manufacturer: Lee & Low Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 158430247X

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The inspirational true story of Sammy Lee, a Korean American who overcame discrimination to realize both his father's desire that he become a doctor and his own dream of becoming an Olympic champion diver.

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Inspiring story for all .......2007-04-26

My kids were amazed that Dr. Lee accomplished so much after dealing with so much discrimination. He is an inspiration to everyone and is a proud citizen of this country. The illustrations are wonderful. Just a note - the book implies that his father only wanted him to be a doctor - he says his father supported both of his dreams - to become a doctor and to be a diver. He became successful at both, and more.

An instant classic.......2007-01-13

Before reading "Sixteen Years In Sixteen Seconds", I'd never heard of Dr. Lee. After reading this incredible book, I was moved and inspired by this courageous, fascinating human being. Though classified as a children's book, "Sixteen Years In Sixteen Seconds" can be enjoyed by adults as well as kids. With its beautiful illustration, thoughtful prose and universal themes of perseverance and beating the odds, Sammy Lee's story will continue to be enjoyed by generations of readers to come.

excellent.......2006-01-18

Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds documents the story of Sammy Lee. Lee was the first Asian American to win Olympic gold. This truly inspiring tale captures the American dream as a young person who overcame discrimination to bring Olympic recognition for a country that rejected him. Lee is the son of Korean immigrants who faced challenges just because of his skin color. Unable to practice in a whites only pool, Lee perfected his abilities in spite of discrimination. Yoo acknowleges the moment in an Olymipan's experience in which life-long training culminates in just a brief sliver of time. Paula Yoo really connects the reader to the subject. Dom Lee's sepia toned illustrations carry a nostalgic feel. This is a strong work and should be a good addition to the library collection.

Sammy Lee: American Hero.......2006-01-02

Sammy Lee, the son of Korean immigrants, had many firsts. He was the first nonwhite student body president of his high school, the first Asian American to win an Olympic medal, and the first male diver to win consecutive gold medals. He also studied to become a medical doctor in the Army during WWII and served in the Korean War. Sammy over came many prejudices. As a youth, he was only allowed to use the public pool one day a week, when it was open to people of color. Dom Lee's realistic illustrations look like old photographs. Karen Woodworth Roman, East Asian Children's Books

Nominated for TX Bluebonnet Award 2006-07.......2005-12-16

"Both text and sepia-toned illustrations capture the time period and struggles of Sammy Lee, the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal in 1948. This biography relates how one man overcame formidable odds in following his dream without disrespecting his father." (summary by Texas Library Association)

Arab Americans (Spirit of America Our Cultural Heritage)

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The story of Arab immigration to the United States

Arab Americans (Spirit of America Our Cultural Heritage)
C. Ann Fitterer
Manufacturer: Child's World
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Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 1567661505

Book Description

Introduces readers to the Arab American culture, immigration aspects, customs, religion, foods, and holidays. Famous Arab Americans, as well as noted contributions and inventions by Arab Americans, are also presented.

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The story of Arab immigration to the United States.......2003-06-30

The story of Arab immigration to the United States has been a minor part of that great story until the past few years; in the last chapter of this volume for the Our Cultural Heritage series C. Ann Fitterer deals explicitly with how the terrorist acts by some people in Arab countries has meant Arab American have to face prejudice (even though the terrorists acts committed in the United States by Arabs are never, as nearly as I can remember, done by American citizens). This book is about how Arab Americans came to this country and what they have contributed to the American culture.

This story is different because unlike other immigrants, reflected by the other volumes in this series, when we talk about Arab Americans we are talking about a people who are considered to be a race rather than a specific nationality as with Irish American, Italian Americans, and Vietnamese Americans. Fitterer explains how the first Arabs came from Syria while later came to the United States to escape war in the Middle East. Interestingly, in 1924 the U.S. government passed laws that let only 100 people per year come from Arab countries, indicating that prejudice towards Arab immigrants is not a recent development. Other chapters look at how Arab Americans maintained their culture in American life and made their own contributions. Young reader might have known that Green Party Presidential candidate Ralph Nader was an Arab American, but they might be surprised to learn that Kahil Gibran, author of "The Prophet" was an early Arab-American immigrant and that Heisman Trophy-winner Doug Flutie and "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul are Arab-Americans.

As always with these Spirt of America series, the book is richly illustrated with photographs tracing the history and culture of Arab Americans, most of the chapters have extensive side bars on key topics such as Islam and the holiday of Ramadan, and the margins contain Interesting Facts, such as Detroit, Michigan and Paterson, New Jersey, having the largest Arab-American populations. The back of the book contains a Time Line, Glossary Terms, Internet Sites and Books For Further Information, and an Index. Our Cultural Heritage is the third installment of the Spirit of America collection, and if they are not quite as good as the Our Presidents and Our People series, that is because the format has proven to be more ideally suited to biographical subjects rather than the larger story of immigration. However, young readers assigned to research Arab immigration will find this to be one of the few volumes available on the subject, which will provide a solid background on the topic.

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Nobody Gonna Turn Me 'Round: Stories and Songs of the Civil Rights Movement
Doreen Rappaport
Manufacturer: Candlewick
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Binding: Hardcover

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John's Secret Dreams : The Life of John Lennon

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ASIN: 0763619272
Release Date: 2006-10-10

Book Description

A powerful trilogy concludes with a look at both famous and lesser-known forces in the ongoing struggle for civil rights.

In the summer of 1955, Moses Wright braved mortal danger to testify against three white men accused of murdering Emmett Till — a brutal event that helped to spur the American civil rights movement. Nine black teenagers in Little Rock, Arkansas, headed out to a formerly white high school, despite warnings that "blood will run in the streets." James Lawson trained activists not to fight back with fists or words, no matter how many billy clubs rained down on them. Through ten turbulent years, black southerners filled jails and public places with the songs and strength passed down from their ancestors. This final book in a trilogy about the African-American experience is a tribute to the crusaders for equality and peace in America, a crusade that continues to this day.

Bridget "biddy" Mason: From Slave To Businesswoman (Signature Lives)

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Bridget "biddy" Mason: From Slave To Businesswoman (Signature Lives)
Jean Kinney Williams
Manufacturer: Compass Point Books
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African American Entrepreneurs (Black Stars)

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Jim Haskins has done it again! A meaningful contribution!

African American Entrepreneurs (Black Stars)
Jim Haskins
Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass
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ASIN: 0471145769

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America, always revered as the land of opportunity, is rich in stories about ambitious, determined individuals who worked hard and built businesses of their own. Yet, few people know about the many African American entrepreneurs who helped shape the American dream. This collection brings their stories to life.

In every century, succeeding in business has required courage, ideas, the willingness to take risks, and the desire to succeed. For an African American man or woman, building a business also meant struggling against prejudice and working even harder than many others. Those who succeed are not just good businessmen and -women, they are heroes and heroines.

In this vivid, inspiring collection, you will meet more than thirty fascinating African American entrepreneurs, from the eighteenth century up to the present, who overcame the odds against them. You'll discover little-known facts about their families, and the exciting times in which they lived. Along the way, you'll witness the triumph of talent, ingenuity, and perseverance.

Ranging from cattle ranching to magazine publishing and computers, these stories show you how:

Pierre Toussaint, born a slave in Haiti, became rich as a hairdresser in New York.
Granville T. Woods, an engineer, could not find work after the Civil War because he was black. So he started inventing. During his life, he registered more than sixty patents.
Henry G. Parks, using an old Virginia sausage recipe, built a national food company.
Alphonse "Buddy" Fletcher Jr., one of Wall Street's most successful stock traders, started his own firm before he was even thirty years old.

This outstanding collection brings to light these and dozens of other exciting and surprising tales of entrepreneurs who lived their dreams.

Meet the black stars who lived their dreams—from the early years to modern times

Richard Henry Boyd

Janet Harmon Bragg

Paul Cuffe

Alphonse "Buddy" Fletcher Jr.

James Forten

A. G. Gaston

Berry Gordy Jr.

Earl G. Graves

Thomas L. Jennings

John H. Johnson

Quincy Jones

Elizabeth Keckley

Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee

William Leidesdorff

Reginald F. Lewis

"Free Frank" McWorter

Oscar Micheaux

Henry G. Parks

Philip A. Payton Jr.

David Ruggles

Jake Simmons Jr.

Ada "Bricktop" Smith

Charles Clinton Spaulding

Pierre Toussaint

Dempsey J. Travis

Madame C. J. Walker

Maggie Lena Walker

Omar Wasow

Oprah Winfrey

Granville T. Woods

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Jim Haskins has done it again! A meaningful contribution!.......1999-06-26

Jim Haskins does a fantastic job in his book, African American Entrepreneurs. He continues to bring African American History to life. This book provides many role models to young people who will know that they can achieve in the world of business. The biographies in this book encourage youth to achieve in spite of the challenges they face. This book is a must read and should be available to all young people in the public libraries and their school libraries.

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