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Amazing African-American Actors
Author Jeff C. Young provides short biographies of ten influential African-American actors. Readers will learn about the challenges and triumphs of actors such as Ossie Davis and Halle Berry. Each short biography ends with a brief timeline of the person's life and achievements.
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This series is clear, concise and well-written. Each book contains 8-10 biographies with a timeline and chapter notes. Jazz Musicians also contains a discography. The captioned photographs are outstanding. Most books contain quotes with derogatory, but historically accurate, terms. The focus of this collection is rather narrow and the profiles will not suffice if a student is required to read a biography, but as a collection, this series will help students who are studying certain individuals or African-American history. Bibliography, Glossary. Websites. Index., Library Media Connection May/June 2013
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