Black Stories Matter – serie

A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a differenceSporting Heroes hails the huge contribution of black sportspeople and athletes to the world of sports. From Jesse Owens to Nicola Adams, they have sprinted, kicked, fought and shot their way to glory, breaking down barriers and defeating prejudices along the way with their sheer talent and resilience. Black Stories Matter is a powerful illustrated collection of stories of inspiring black personalities through history. Perfect for readers aged 9 and above.Contents:Main biographiesNicola AdamsUsain BoltCathy FreemanPeléAde AdepitanSimone BilesJesse OwensSerena WilliamsMo FarahMuhammad AliMini biographiesAlia AtkinsonArthur AsheJackie Joyner KerseeMichael JordanCharlie SiffordBrian LaraIsabelle SambouSheryl Swoopes

A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a differenceAmazing Artists explores the contribution of black artists to world culture, from painters such as Jean-Michel Basquiat to writers like Malorie Blackman and inspirational musicians such as Stevie Wonder. Along the way, they have smashed down barriers and defeated prejudices with their sheer talent and resilience.Black Stories Matter is a powerful illustrated collection of stories of inspiring black personalities through history. Perfect for readers aged 8 and above.Contents:Main biographiesJean-Michel BasquiatToni MorrisonSteve McQueen Nina SimoneMalorie BlackmanSidney PoitierBeyonce and Jay-ZChris OfiliMisty CopelandStevie WonderMini biographiesStormzyChimamanda Ngozi AdichieIdris ElbaNikki GiovanniLangston HughesLupita Nyong'oEdmonia LewisEmily Kame Kngwarreye

A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a differenceBrave Leaders & Activists hails courageous black people through time who have stood up for what they believe in, from slavery abolitionist Harriet Tubman to South African president Nelson Mandela, and from powerful peacemaker Kofi Annan to Neville Bonner, the first Indigenous Australian politician. Black Stories Matter is a powerful illustrated collection of stories of inspiring black personalities through history. Perfect for readers aged 9 and above.Contents: Main biographiesHarriet TubmanMartin Luther KingNelson MandelaKofi Annan Rosa ParksStuart HallUmra OmarBarack ObamaLowitja O'DonoghueAlicia Garza, Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors (founders of Black Lives Matter)Mini biographiesPaul StephensonAkonClaudia Jones Diane Abbott Neville BonnerSaran Kaba-JonesKimberley Bryant Craig Watkins

A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a differenceBlack Stories Matter: Groundbreaking Scientists explores the important contributions that black people have made to the field of science throughout history, as well as today. From astronomer and inventor Benjamin Banneker to agricultural science pioneer Dr Segenet Kelemu and father of the internet Philip Emeagwali, each has enriched our knowledge of the scientific world with their sheer talent and resilience. Black Stories Matter is a powerful illustrated collection of stories of inspiring black personalities through history. Perfect for readers aged 9 and above.Contents:Main biographiesBenjamin BannekerGeorge Washington CarverBessie ColemanKenneth & Mamie ClarkPhilip Emeagwali Mae JamisonDr Segenet KelemuMaggie Aderin-Pocock Mary SeacoleDaniel Hale WilliamsMini biographiesMarie Maynard DalyDr Alan GoffeErnest E Just Wangari MaathaiJesse Russell SrDavid UnaiponRachel WatkinsGladys West