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African American women authors African American women authors Biography 20th century African American women civil rights workers American literature African American authors History and criticism Angelou, Maya Authors, American Authors, American 20th century Authors, American Biography 20th century Harlem Renaissance Écrivains américains 20e siècle Biographies Ouvrages pour la jeunesseFilter By Subjects
African American women authors African American women authors Biography 20th century African American women civil rights workers American literature African American authors History and criticism Angelou, Maya Authors, American Authors, American 20th century Authors, American Biography 20th century Harlem Renaissance Écrivains américains 20e siècle Biographies Ouvrages pour la jeunesseSummary: Esteemed critic Blanche Gelfants brilliant companion gathers together lucid essays on major writers and themes by some of the best literary critics in the United States. Part 1 is comprised of articles on stories that share a particular theme such as "Working Class Stories" or "Gay and Lesbian Stories." The heart of the book, however, lies in Part 2, which contains more than one hundred pieces...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Columbia University Press 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 831.01 COLMwai, Melissa H.
Summary: "Learn all about the amazing African American culture of Harlem with this fun-filled nonfiction reader--carefully leveled to help children progress . . . 'Harlem Renaissance' will introduce kids to the exciting lives, music, art and ideas of the African American community of Harlem 100 years ago--and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2024
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE MWAKaiser, Lisbeth
Summary: Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas. After a traumatic event at age eight, she stopped speaking for five years. However, Maya rediscovered her voice through wonderful books, and went on to become one of the world's most beloved writers and speakers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Frances Lincoln Children's Books 2016