1900-1999 (20th century)

A continuation of the autobiographical series by the author of "I know why the caged bird sings" and "Gather together in my name." Tells of her failed marriage to a white man, her theatrical career, and of her relationship with her son.

Brief profiles of more than 100 contemporary men and women from all walks of life whose activities reflect heroic traits.

A biography of the life and art of poet Gwendolyn Brooks, including discussion of the development of African American consciousness and culture from the 1930s to the late 1970s.

A collection of twenty-one short fiction stories of love, sex, murder, honor, and superstition, written by a variety of contemporary Chinese authors.

Includes bibliographies and indexes. An anthology representing fifty-one American poets from the time of World War II to the present.

The author recalls his carefree life in a small midwestern town at the close of World War I, and his adventures with his pet raccoon, Rascal.

Describes global political, economic, social, and cultural events of the post-World War II period.

Examines the life of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader who helped American blacks win many battles for equal rights.