(2) 4-6 Born to parents who had been slaves, Terrell spent a lifetime working to "promote the welfare of my race." The Fradins cover her life in mostly straightforward chronological fashion, illustrating the ironic juxtaposition that her privilege as an adult was what enabled her to fight injustice and racial prejudice. Black-and-white photos and archival images of the time period and Jim Crow segregation enhance the book. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2003

(4) YA African-American Biographies series. These books chronicle the obstacles and accomplishments of the individuals and their contributions to America. All four provide adequate background information to establish an appropriate context; those of Drew and Terrell include frequent parenthetical definitions. The black-and-white illustrations enhance the easy-to-follow text (which may seem condescending to more accomplished readers). Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. [Review covers these African-American Biographies titles: Mahalia Jackson, Mary Church Terrell, Dr. Charles Drew, and Denzel Washington.]

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) K-3 Great African Americans series. Each simply written title in this series provides an adequate introduction to a notable African American. Black-and-white photos, often poorly reproduced, extend the text. Large type and short sentences make these books suitable for reluctant readers. Each book includes a timeline, a limited updated bibliography, and a list of websites. There are four other spring 2002 books in this series. Glos., ind. [Review covers these titles: Langston Hughes, Madam C. J. Walker, Mary Church Terrell, Ralph J. Bunche.]

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) 4-6 Creative Minds Biography series. Illustrated by Ellen Beier. This is a smoothly written, if not especially riveting, biography. Born during the Civil War to former slaves, Mary Church broke barriers by going to college, traveling widely, and focusing on a career in teaching. She married Robert Terrell, the first African American to be appointed a federal judge, and devoted her later life to fighting for civil rights and against Jim Crow laws. Black-and-white drawings accompany her story. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee