1985
First Published
4.19
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages
Traces the life and achievements of the black educator who fought bigotry and racial injustice and sought equality for blacks in the areas of education and political rights.
Avg Rating
4.19
Number of Ratings
16
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Authors
Patricia C. McKissack
Author · 66 books
Patricia C. McKissack was the Newbery Honor, Coretta Scott King Award-winning author of The Dark-Thirty and Porch Lies an ALA Notable Book. She collaborated with Jerry Pinkney on Goin' Someplace Special (Coretta Scott King Award winner) and Mirandy and Brother Wind (Coretta Scott King Award winner and Caldecott Honor Book).
Fredrick L. McKissack
Author · 3 books
African-American children's book writer, known for his collaboration with his wife, Patricia C. McKissack, on over a hundred books for children about the history of African Americans. Husband of author Patricia C. McKissack Father of author Fredrick L. McKissack Jr.
