Black Stories Matter

Set of 4 titles *
  • Interest Level: Grade 4 - Grade 9
  • Reading Level: Grade 5

Discover the stories of groundbreakers in Black history, from astronauts and athletes to poets and presidents. Each book features ten main biographies of significant Black men and women. Smaller biographies introduce six more people and their contributions. Both written and illustrated by people of Black heritage, each title is fully illustrated with vibrant and engaging artwork throughout.

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978-1-0398-6003-2
$99.80
978-1-0398-6002-5
$43.80
Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 9
Reading Level Grade 5
Age Range 9 - 14
Dewey 509.2-920
Lexile 920L-1010L
ATOS Reading Level 5.9-6.9
Guided Reading Level V-X
Subjects Biographies, Black History, Social Studies
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2021
Number of Pages 48
Dimensions 8 x 10
Graphics Full-color photographs
BISACS
Rights Included CA, US
Language English

Black Stories Matter series - Booklist, Series Nonfiction Showcase

The Black Stories Matter series (4 titles) will help fill gaps in collections, with its four collective biographies introducing 73 influential Black figures from around the world. The range of subjects—many of whom are often overlooked—is impressive, spanning centuries, continents, and intersectional identities. Amazing Artists features groundbreaking creators in fine arts, film, music, and literature, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Toni Morrison, and Sidney Poitier. The first 10 subjects receive 3 pages of text, set among pull quotes and Carroll’s illustrations of these historical greats, and are followed by a series of shorter “mini biographies.” Miller’s text is appropriately narrow, focusing on the subjects’ specific work and its intersection with their Black identities. Some sections are written in-scene, pulling readers into the drama, and while the book is overwhelmingly sympathetic to social justice, some stylistic choices (referring to racial groups as “Blacks” and “Whites,” with a capital W) may add a sour note. Otherwise, a rich glossary of important terms rounds out what is a powerfully expansive resource.

Glossary of key words
Index
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Full-color photographs