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Young, Gifted and Black

Young, Gifted and Black

by Jamia Wilson

This book brings together 52 icons of colour from the past and present and celebrates their inspirational achievements. Meet figureheads, leaders and pioneers such as Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Rosa Parks, as well as cultural trailblazers and sporting heroes, including Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams. Strong, courageous, talented and diverse, these extraordinary men and women’s achievements will inspire a new generation to chase their dream… whatever it may be.


Ages: 7-12
Illustrated by: Andrea Pippins
ISBN: 9781786031587
Price: $22.99
Published by: Quarto Children's Group USA

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