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Great Books for African-American Children

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4.2 out of 5
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Book Description
By the time they finish high school, black children will have read countless books featuring white heroes and heroines. It's a common experience for young children to color these characters brown, wanting to see themselves as the protagonists of these stories. Yet there are many wonderful books by and about African Americans that portray them in a positive way, to build a child's self-esteem and t... More
Book Information
PublisherPlume Books
BindingMass Market Paperback (2 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages240
ISBN-100452280443
ISBN-13978-0452280441
Publication Date02/01/1999
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About Pamela A. Toussaint (Author) : Pamela A. Toussaint is a published author. A published credit of Pamela A. Toussaint is Great Books for African-American Children.
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