"In this nonfiction companion to the popular novel Bud, Not Buddy, students will learn about the Great Depression, the real jazz musicians during that era, and other interesting facts about what life was like during this time."--Provided by publisher.
A collection of writings by Henry Louis Gates Jr. in which he examines African American arts and culture, Africa and the African Diaspora, and other related topics.
Provides a three volume set that examines African Americans who wrote centuries ago, as well as modern storytellers whose work reflects the changing global landscape, providing an overview and more in-depth context to the stories of over 100 acclaimed African American authors.
literary legends on the peril, power, and pleasure of reading and writing
Oliver, Stephanie Stokes
Spanning over 250 years of history, Black Ink traces black literature in America from Frederick Douglass to Ta-Nehisi Coates in this masterful collection of twenty-five illustrious and moving essays on the power of the written word. Throughout American history black people are the only group of people to have been forbidden by law to learn to read.
A literary companion to the works of African-American playwright August Wilson that provides information on characters, dates, events, allusions, staging strategies, and themes from his plays.
"Since the 18th century, African Americans have been contributing important works to American literature. However, their writing has been treated differently than those produced by white authors. Readers discover the challenges black authors have faced in having their work published and being taken seriously by critics and readers alike."--Provided by publisher.
