african american novelists

"A biography in verse and prose of science fiction visionary Octavia Butler"--Provided by publisher.

". . . a biography in verse and prose of science fiction visionary Octavia Butler"--Provided by publisher.

Toni Morrison was one of the most celebrated writers of the 20th and early 21st centuries. She was the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, and she received numerous other awards as well. This fascinating volume traces her life from her childhood in Lorain, Ohio, through her marriage, academic career, editing career, and writing success. Accessible text addresses important social studies material, while vivid photographs bring the text to life. Sidebars, photo captions, and graphic organizers enrich the main text.

Introduces young readers to the life of Zora Neale Hurston.

"Toni Morrison was one of the most celebrated writers of the 20th and early 21st centuries. She was the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, and she received numerous other awards as well. This fascinating volume traces her life from her childhood in Lorain, Ohio, through her marriage, academic career, editing career, and writing success. Accessible text addresses important social studies material, while vivid photographs bring the text to life. Sidebars, photo captions, and graphic organizers enrich the main text"--.

"In this biography, chronological chapters follow Zora Neale Hurston's family, upbringing, education, influences, and of course, her major works, and place these experiences within the context of American history"--Provided by publisher.

Presents biographical, critical, and bibliographical information on seventy-nine contemporary African-American novelists; arranged alphabetically by author's last name.

Chronicles the life of novelist Donald Goines, focusing on how his experiences as a heroin addict, career criminal, truck driver, and pimp influenced his legendary writing style.

Contains a brief biography of author, folklorist, and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston, describing her childhood, her achievements, and her legacy. Includes time line.

"A collection of essays on family, race, violence, celebrity, music, writing, and other topics"--.