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112 pp.
| Enslow |
February, 2000 |
LibraryISBN 0-7660-1204-2$$19.95
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YAAfrican-American Biographies series.
Well-rounded, clearly written biographies explore the lives of the groundbreaking singer, inspiring writer, and successful entrepreneur. The books address personal setbacks and the roadblocks these individuals encountered due to racism, but the emphasis is on their triumphs and the legacy that each provided. Average-quality black-and-white photographs illustrate the texts. Time lines are included. Bib., ind.