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Great Books for African-American Children

Pamela A. Toussaint

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By the time they finish high school, black children will have read countless books featuring white heroes and heroines. It's a common experience for young children to color these characters brown, wanting to see themselves as the protagonists of these stories. Yet there are many wonderful books by and about African Americans that portray them in a positive way, to build a child's self-esteem and to spur hopes, dreams, and imagination. "Great Books for African-American Children" lists 250 of these books, which provide uplifting and accurate images of African-American culture.

Language: English

Pages: 240

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Plume

Release: February 01, 1999

ISBN: 0452280443

ISBN 13: 9780452280441

Great Books for African-American Children

Pamela A. Toussaint

4.3/5 ( ratings)

By the time they finish high school, black children will have read countless books featuring white heroes and heroines. It's a common experience for young children to color these characters brown, wanting to see themselves as the protagonists of these stories. Yet there are many wonderful books by and about African Americans that portray them in a positive way, to build a child's self-esteem and to spur hopes, dreams, and imagination. "Great Books for African-American Children" lists 250 of these books, which provide uplifting and accurate images of African-American culture.

Language: English

Pages: 240

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Plume

Release: February 01, 1999

ISBN: 0452280443

ISBN 13: 9780452280441

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