Singleton, Chris

"From Stanford and Cornell to the Peace Corps and from a trip on the space shuttle to an appearance on Start Trek, Mae Jemison's life continues to feature the hard work and dedication to science, healthcare, and care for others that brought her to the highest levels of a career in science"--Amazon.

"Our first title in the new Black History Matters children's book series! Chadwick Boseman, King of Wakanda, A Hero On and Off the Screen, shows the power of grit, perseverance, and character in this dynamic biography. rFrom Howard University to the red carpet at the Academy Awards, from James Brown to the Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman was a talented and multi-award-winning actor and performer. Prior to his death from colon cancer in 2020, Boseman's rise to fame might have seemed overnight to some, but decades of hard work and dedication to his craft brought him to the highest levels an actor can achieve. Written by acclaimed, former pro-baseball player, inspirational speaker, and author Chris Singleton. An inspriation to millions, the life of Chadwick Boseman is indeed proof that Black History Matters. Black History Matters shares the lives and inspirations of black men and women who changed the world, yesterday, today, and for tomorrow"--.

"It might be America's favorite pastime, but baseball isn't just an American sport! From Cuba to Japan, Taiwan to Ireland, learn about the diverse melting pot of countries and cultures that have embraced the ole ballgame"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a story in which African-American heroes Martin Luther King, Jr., Harriet Tubmann, Barack Obama, and others encourage children of today to use their mind, heart, voice, hands, and to stand tall in the face of racial adversity and for the life they dream of.