Black Trailblazers: 30 Courageous Visionaries Who Broke Boundaries, Made a Difference, and Paved the Way

A gorgeously illustrated compendium of 30 black luminaries who changed the world.

Thirty bite-sized biographies of black thinkers, activists, and innovators with beautiful full-color illustrations throughout. Black Trailblazers is an illustrated inspiration for children that gives these important figures their due, highlighting their work to make our world a brighter, better place. An appealing blend of history, quotes from the figures themselves, and gorgeous visuals, this book will educate, entertain, and inspire.

Including luminaries such as:

• Madam C. J. Walker
• James Baldwin
• Shirley Chisolm
• Dick Gregory
• Nina Simone
• Thurgood Marshall
• Misty Copeland
• ...and many more!

Author: Bijan Bayne
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Published: 09/27/2022
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.35h x 7.84w x 0.65d
ISBN: 9781524874773
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2022

About the Author
Bijan Bayne is an award-winning columnist and critic based out of Washington, D.C. He is the author of Sky Kings: Black Pioneers of Professional Basketball, and his work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Boston Herald, SLAM, and other publications