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100 African Americans Who Shaped American History

Chrisanne Beckner

Unlock the inspiring stories that shaped America--and empower the next generation of dreamers, leaders, and changemakers.

Every child deserves to see themselves as part of history's story. 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History invites young readers ages 8 and up to discover the courage, creativity, and vision that have transformed our nation.

Learn all about the incredible lives and lasting legacies of figures like Harriet Tubman, Duke Ellington, Malcolm X, Mae Jemison, and many more! Each illustrated biography brings to life the resilience, brilliance, and legacy of Black Americans who made a difference. This isn't just a collection, it's a celebration designed to ignite pride, inspire curiosity, and build confidence in every reader.

Why families, teachers, and librarians recommend this book:

  • 100 illustrated, one-page biographies: Perfect for book reports, classroom discussion, or independent exploration.
  • Chronological journey: Helps kids understand how each achievement builds on the next, connecting past to present.
  • Interactive extras: Timelines, quizzes, and creative project ideas spark deeper engagement and hands-on learning.
  • Diverse and inclusive role models: From artists and activists to athletes and scientists, kids discover heroes who reflect every dream and background.

Ideal for Black History Month, classroom libraries, gifting, or inspiring the next school project--this essential resource brings Black history for kids to life, one remarkable story at a time.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
  • Publish Date: Nov 1st, 1995
  • Pages: 128
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.90in - 5.90in - 0.40in - 0.40lb
  • EAN: 9780912517186
  • Recommended age: 08-15
  • Categories: History - GeneralBiography & Autobiography - Cultural & RegionalBiography & Autobiography - Historical

About the Author

Beckner, Chrisanne: -

Chrisanne specializes in field survey and archival research. She has prepared historic contexts, historic structures reports, survey reports, cultural resources assessments, and successful historic rehabilitation tax credit applications for projects in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Chrisanne studies African American history and lives in Washington.

Arrington-Dengoue, Briana: -

Briana Arrington is a Philadelphia born and based Illustrator and Graphic Designer. She obtained her BFA in Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute and College of Art in 2017. Briana's work includes pieces of her identity as she is a firm believer in the fact that representation matters. She is always hoping that her work reaches someone who may look like her, see the world like her or has gone through similar experiences. When her hand is not attached to creating you can find her aggressively playing volleyball with a city league or having a good cry or hardy laugh to a movie marathon. Ms. Arrington is also an amateur food connoisseur. Philadelphia is a diverse table of foods and she intends to try as much as stomach can handle in and out of her own kitchen. Briana is joyful and loves to laugh. It is the best medicine after all.

Praise for this book

"A really insightful book! ... The information is clear cut and fairly easy to understand, and each page has a illustrated picture of the person being described. It melded together the amazing stories of not only some of the most famous African American people in American history, but also many of the stories that are not always told." -- Granite School District