african american women authors

Carol Olivia visits her great-grandmother and learns about her African-American and Jewish ancestry.

"The author shares her childhood memories and reveals the first sparks that ignited her writing career in free-verse poems about growing up in the North and South"--Provided by the publisher.

Examines the life of Maya Angelou.

Sharon Draper is a celebrated educator and author. Her readers, from elementary school children to young adults, connect with her characters, who often face real-world challenges such as addiction (in 1995's Tears of a Tiger) and cerebral palsy (in 2010's Out of My Mind). Full of fascinating details, full-color photographs, and insightful quotations from Draper, this simple yet informative text will show readers how a love of books from an early age inspired a young girl to become a writer and teacher who has touched the lives of millions of young people around the world.

A biography of the writer whose works captured the oral tradition of African-American life in the South.

Explores Alice Walker's life experiences and her lifework in context of her philosophical thought, and celebrates the author's creative genius and heroism which is exhibited in her literary works.

"The author shares her childhood memories and reveals the first sparks that ignited her writing career in free-verse poems about growing up in the North and South"--Provided by publisher.

Presents alphabetized profiles of nearly 170 African-American women writers, discussing their lives, major works, and critical receptions and providing primary and secondary bibliographies.

"The author shares her childhood memories and reveals the first sparks that ignited her writing career in free-verse poems about growing up in the North and South"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the life and works of children's author Jacqueline Woodson, winner of the Coretta Scott King and Newbery Honor awards.