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Thursday, February 9, 2017

Pathfinders: The Journeys of 16 Extraordinary Black Souls, by Tonya Bolden -- Day 21




In Pathfinders: The Journeys of 16 Extraordinary Black Souls, award-winning author Tonya Bolden has gathered in one handsome book the lives of a distinctive group of American men and women from the 18th to the 20th century – an entrepreneur, a spy, a combat pilot, a filmmaker, an architect, an economist and attorney, to name just a few of their professions. Vivid profiles of their lives and times are supplemented by fascinating original documents, artworks and photographs, leading readers on a unique journey through open and engaging pages. These are people who dared to dream and share their dream with others. Supplementary notes, a timeline and a list of additional books are included, providing even more depth to this rich history. Ages 10-14 and up.


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