(4) YA Lucent Library of Black History series. Currie's survey begins with "The Oral Tradition and the First Black Writers: 1600–1800" then continues through the Civil War and Reconstruction, Harlem Renaissance, civil rights era, and up to contemporary times. Particular attention is given to historical, social, and political contexts and challenges faced by the writers. The text is dense but informative. Illustrations and photographs break up the pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) YA Lucent Library of Black History series. Uschan provides background about race relations in the South and the civil rights movement before delving into the details and significance of the voting-rights march between Selma and Montgomery, Alabama. Particular attention is given to historical, social, and political contexts and challenges faced by the activists. The text is dense but informative. Illustrations and photographs break up the pages. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) YA Lucent Library of Black History series. Currie presents a survey of African American inventors from pre–Civil War days to today. Particular attention is given to historical, social, and political contexts and challenges faced by the inventors (e.g., institutionalized racism; difficulties with the patent system). The text is dense but informative. Illustrations and photographs break up the pages. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) YA Lucent Library of Black History series. Sharp covers the tumultuous life of Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little), from petty thief to drug-addict convict to converted, charismatic, influential leader of the Nation of Islam. The text includes background about his family along with facts about his relationships with civil rights leaders. The volume is wordy but informative. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) YA Lucent Library of Black History series. Nationalism examines the political and social movement to foster "the unity and pride of black people"; Equality looks at specific legal battles that helped pave the way for civil rights and beyond. The texts are wordy but informative. Some illustrations and photographs help break up the pages. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Lucent Library of Black History titles: The Struggle for Equality and Black Nationalism.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) YA Lucent Library of Black History series. Nationalism examines the political and social movement to foster "the unity and pride of black people"; Equality looks at specific legal battles that helped pave the way for civil rights and beyond. The texts are wordy but informative. Some illustrations and photographs help break up the pages. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Lucent Library of Black History titles: The Struggle for Equality and Black Nationalism.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) YA Lucent Library of Black History series. Many of the volumes in this series tracing African American history address slavery, from the Atlantic slave trade to the ongoing slavery reparation movement; Rosa Parks focuses on the civil rights movement and Religious discusses faith and the history of gospel music. The texts are dense but informative. Some black-and-white illustrations and photographs help break up the pages. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review includes these Lucent Library of Black History titles: Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Reparations for Slavery, The Civil War and Emancipation, The African American Religious Experience, The Atlantic Slave Trade, and Reconstruction.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) YA Lucent Library of Black History series. Many of the volumes in this series tracing African American history address slavery, from the Atlantic slave trade to the ongoing slavery reparation movement; Rosa Parks focuses on the civil rights movement and Religious discusses faith and the history of gospel music. The texts are dense but informative. Some black-and-white illustrations and photographs help break up the pages. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review includes these Lucent Library of Black History titles: Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Reparations for Slavery, The Civil War and Emancipation, The African American Religious Experience, The Atlantic Slave Trade, and Reconstruction.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) YA Lucent Library of Black History series. This volume surveys African American folklore, studying themes from stories with roots in Africa to variations based on versions with a European influence. Particular attention is given to slavery and religion, including spirituals not only as songs but also message-bearing stories. The text is dense but informative. Illustrations and photographs break up the pages. Reading list. Ind.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) YA Lucent Library of Black History series. Many of the volumes in this series tracing African American history address slavery, from the Atlantic slave trade to the ongoing slavery reparation movement; Rosa Parks focuses on the civil rights movement and Religious discusses faith and the history of gospel music. The texts are dense but informative. Some black-and-white illustrations and photographs help break up the pages. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review includes these Lucent Library of Black History titles: Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Reparations for Slavery, The Civil War and Emancipation, The African American Religious Experience, The Atlantic Slave Trade, and Reconstruction.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) YA Lucent Library of Black History series. These volumes provide historical overviews of African Americans' contributions to the worlds of visual, literary, and performing arts. Problems of racism and stereotyping as well as overcoming obstacles are discussed. The texts are dense but informative. Some illustrations and photographs help break up the pages. Film includes a timeline. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Lucent Library of Black History titles: Blacks in Film and The Black Arts Movement.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) YA Lucent Library of Black History series. Many of the volumes in this series tracing African American history address slavery, from the Atlantic slave trade to the ongoing slavery reparation movement; Rosa Parks focuses on the civil rights movement and Religious discusses faith and the history of gospel music. The texts are dense but informative. Some black-and-white illustrations and photographs help break up the pages. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review includes these Lucent Library of Black History titles: Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Reparations for Slavery, The Civil War and Emancipation, The African American Religious Experience, The Atlantic Slave Trade, and Reconstruction.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) YA Lucent Library of Black History series. These volumes provide historical overviews of African Americans' contributions to the worlds of visual, literary, and performing arts. Problems of racism and stereotyping as well as overcoming obstacles are discussed. The texts are dense but informative. Some illustrations and photographs help break up the pages. Film includes a timeline. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Lucent Library of Black History titles: Blacks in Film and The Black Arts Movement.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) YA Lucent Library of Black History series. Washington traces the man's life from slavery to international prominence, with particular focus on his dedication to education and his lasting legacy. Office, which includes a timeline, is a more general survey of prominent local, state, and national politicians before and after the Civil War. The texts are dense but informative. Illustrations and photographs break up the pages. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Lucent Library of Black History titles: Blacks in Political Office and Booker T. Washington and Education.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) YA Lucent Library of Black History series. Washington traces the man's life from slavery to international prominence, with particular focus on his dedication to education and his lasting legacy. Office, which includes a timeline, is a more general survey of prominent local, state, and national politicians before and after the Civil War. The texts are dense but informative. Illustrations and photographs break up the pages. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Lucent Library of Black History titles: Blacks in Political Office and Booker T. Washington and Education.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) YA Lucent Library of Black History series. Many of the volumes in this series tracing African American history address slavery, from the Atlantic slave trade to the ongoing slavery reparation movement; Rosa Parks focuses on the civil rights movement and Religious discusses faith and the history of gospel music. The texts are dense but informative. Some black-and-white illustrations and photographs help break up the pages. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review includes these Lucent Library of Black History titles: Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Reparations for Slavery, The Civil War and Emancipation, The African American Religious Experience, The Atlantic Slave Trade, and Reconstruction.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) YA Lucent Library of Black History series. Many of the volumes in this series tracing African American history address slavery, from the Atlantic slave trade to the ongoing slavery reparation movement; Rosa Parks focuses on the civil rights movement and Religious discusses faith and the history of gospel music. The texts are dense but informative. Some black-and-white illustrations and photographs help break up the pages. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review includes these Lucent Library of Black History titles: Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Reparations for Slavery, The Civil War and Emancipation, The African American Religious Experience, The Atlantic Slave Trade, and Reconstruction.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith