The fight for women to vote (also known as women’s suffrage) began in the mid 19th century The idea of women being able to vote was considered a “radical” change of the Constitution Supports of the movement lectured,wrote, marched. lobbies and protested and majority of those who started, were not able to witness the outcome…
Book Overview Growing up in New Jersey as the only African American Muslim at school, Ibtihaj Muhammad always had to find her own way. When she discovered fencing, a sport traditionally reserved for the wealthy, she had to defy expectations and make a place for herself in a sport she grew to love. From winning…
Author at a Glance: Kwame Alexander Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and author of 28 books Is a regular contributor to NPR’s Morning Edition, Kwame is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Coretta Scott King Author Honor, The Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Prize, Three NAACP Image Award Nominations, and the 2017 Inaugural Pat…
Author at a Glance: Nic Stone Nic Stone was born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta, GA, Graduated from Spelman College Stone worked extensively in teen mentoring She lived in Israel for a few years before returning to the US to write full-time. Tries to bring a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds. …
Author at a Glance: Jason Reynolds Grew up in Washington, DC Loves hip-hop music. His love of reading was first inspired by reading the lyrics from Queen Latifah’s album Black Reign Read his first book cover to cover at 17 years old Has BA in English from the University of Maryland, College Park He is…
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