Famous firsts of Black women
Martha Ward Plowden
Focuses on notable African-American women who have helped shape American destiny, including contributors in the fields of politics, sports, and the arts.
Read Time: ~5.3 hr
Bill Pickett, rodeo-ridin' cowboy
by Andrea D. Pinkney (1996)
About this book
Describes the life and accomplishments of the son of a former slave whose unusual bulldogging style made him a rodeo star.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreBill Pickett, rodeo-ridin' cowboy Lead Character
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