Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History

By: Vashti Harrison, Kwesi Johnson

Narrated by: Vashti Harrison, Cary Hite, J. D. Jackson

Author-illustrator Vashti Harrison shines a bold, joyous light on black men through history in this #1 New York Times bestseller.
An important book for readers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated and engagingly written volume brings to life true stories of black men in history. Among these biographies, readers will find aviators and artists, politicians and pop stars, athletes and activists. The exceptional men featured include writer James Baldwin, artist Aaron Douglas, filmmaker Oscar Devereaux Micheaux, lawman Bass Reeves, civil rights leader John Lewis, dancer Alvin Ailey, and musician Prince.
The legends in Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History span centuries and continents, but each one has blazed a trail for generations to come.

Critic reviews

Praise for Little Legends:
An Amazon Best Book of 2019
An Amazon Best Book for November 2019, Nonfiction for Kids

* "Inspiring and healing as it educates, this volume belongs beside its companion on every bookshelf."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "This striking book will resonate with readers in search of biographies of pioneering black men in history."—School Library Journal, starred review

* "Inventors, authors, musicians, activists and others come to life."—Shelf Awareness, starred review

Black History Moment

Enjoyed this concise. historical piece about Black inventors /
influencers. The narration kept my attention. I was astonished at all the inventions produced by Black men! And I was very proud, too. Great presentation.

Who knew!

This is an amazing book, full of black male accoplishments. A great book for young reader.