Meghan Engsberg Cunningham – författare

Bill "Bojangles" Robinson was known for his incredible dancing skills, but there was so much more to him. Readers will learn about his life, his tap dancing, and his influence during the Harlem Renaissance and beyond.

The first African-American to earn a doctorate at Harvard, W. E. B Du Bois went on to become one of history’s most important civil rights activists. This text analyzes how Du Bois became a leading figure in American history and examines his most influential texts. Students will read and interpret his most important works within their historical context.

Serena Williams is the number-one-ranked women’s professional tennis star in the world—and was recently named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year. This powerful woman’s rise to tennis stardom, spurred on by her work ethic and dedication to her sport, will prove inspirational for students, whether they are tennis fans or not. Students will learn about Serena Williams’s life and the hard work it takes to rise to the top of one’s sport or field.

Jesse James began life as a respected family man. He loved his parents and his brothers and sisters. However, as Jesse got older, he became caught up in the Civil War. Eventually, he enlisted in a group of guerilla fighters and attacked many soldiers. From there, his life turned to one of thieving. Along with his brother, Jesse avoided capture and became something of a living legend. This is his story, told for a young audience through simple language and richly illustrated images.