by Eloise Greenfield (2009)
"A biography of Paul Robeson, who overcame racial discrimination to become a world-famous African American athlete, actor, singer, and civil rights activist"--Provided by publisher.
Cara Mentzel
"Voice Lessons is the story of one younger sister growing up in the shadow of a larger-than-life older sister--looking up to her, wondering how they were alike and how they were different and, ultimately, learning how to live her own life and speak in her own voice on her own terms."--Amazon.com.
Bradley Steffens and Dan Woog
Discusses the life of Jesse Jackson, including his involvement in the civil rights movement, his presidential campaigns, and his role as freelance diplomat and world humanitarian.
Andrea Broadwater
A biography of the famous opera singer who overcame prejudices to become the first African American to sing a featured role with the New York Metropolitan Opera Company and who later served as a delegate to the United Nations.
Caroline Lazo
Discusses the personal life and literary career of the African American woman who won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel, "The Color Purple."