{"product_id":"book-of-awesome-black-americans","title":"Book Of Awesome Black Americans","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlack Heroes Who Have Made Us a Better America\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivists and rap stars, abolitionists and pioneers, inventors and scientists surge with life throughout this thrilling and comprehensive work.” ?\u003cb\u003eJennifer Maritza McCauley\u003c\/b\u003e, National Endowment for the Arts Fellow and author of \u003cem\u003eScar On \/ Scar Off\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 Best Seller in Teen \u0026amp; Young Adult 21st Century U.S. History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack Americans who have shaped their country and beyond.\u003c\/b\u003e We are familiar with a handful of African Americans who are mentioned in American history books, but there are also countless others who do not get recognized in mainstream media. Their biographies vary greatly, but each one contributes to the course of Black history and its influence on America and the greater world. Their stories encourage teenage boys and girls, to find their own path to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrate the successes made possible by diversity.\u003c\/b\u003e African Americans have made history by challenging and changing the American landscape. This was accomplished not by shedding layers of originality, but by wearing their colors proudly and openly in the world. Growth has been made possible by a resistance to conformity and a fusing of cultures, African and American alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonique L. Jones’s \u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Book of Awesome Black Americans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is more than a Black history book. It’s a celebration of Black people. In this book, you will find:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmazing role models who brought on change by using their gifts and passions to overcome societal barriers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories mainstream media failed to mention that are sure to inspire, motivate, and educate readers of all backgrounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTestimonies that demonstrate how American culture thrives when it celebrates diversity and promotes inclusiveness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you enjoyed books such as \u003cem\u003e100 African-Americans Who Shaped American History\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBedtime Inspirational Stories\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBlack Pioneers of Science and Invention\u003c\/em\u003e, or Becca Anderson’s \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Awesome Women\u003c\/em\u003e, then \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Awesome Black Americans\u003c\/em\u003e should be your next read!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57316449059198,"sku":"NW9781642501476","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781642501476.jpg?v=1778718775","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-usa\/products\/book-of-awesome-black-americans","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}