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Cochran, Johnnie
2 Reviews
(3)
YA
Black Americans of Achievement, Legacy Edition series.
Each updated biography (Cochran, King, Parks) explains its well-known subject's rise from adversity to national and/or international recognition, working for social justice in his or her own way. Glover's volume details his past and present-day career as a tap dancer. Captioned photographs and boxed inserts enhance the conversational texts. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these Black Americans of Achievement, Legacy Edition titles: Johnnie Cochran, Coretta Scott King, Savion Glover, and Rosa Parks.
Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith
(3)
4-6
Black Americans of Achievement, Legacy Edition series.
Notable figures in the fields of entertainment, politics, and law are featured in these clearly written biographies that are illustrated with standard black-and-white photographs. The texts gloss over some aspects of the subjects' personal lives but capably explore their careers and professional accomplishments. Time lines are included. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
2 reviews
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