Henry Louis Gates Jr.

by Miller, Jenai (Illustrator)

Overview

Learn about the amazing accomplishments of literary critic, filmmaker, historian, and professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., that pioneered theories of African American literature using genealogy in the book Henry Louis Gates Jr.—part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.

Discover the early life of Gates and how he became one of the most powerful academic voices in America.

Storybook Features:

• This children’s book includes reading/teaching tips, discussion questions, a timeline, and extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.
• 24 pages with vibrant illustrations
• Lexile 720L

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781731640314
Publisher:	Rourke Educational Media
Publication date:	08/11/2020
Series:	Leaders Like Us , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	6 - 10 Years

About the Author

J. P. Miller is a debut author in children's picture books. She is eager to write stories about little- and well-known African American leaders. She hopes that her stories will augment the classroom experience, educate, and inspire readers. J. P. lives in Metro Atlanta, Georgia, and enjoys playing pickleball and swimming in her spare time.

Markia Jenai was raised in Detroit during rough times, but she found adventure through art and storytelling. She grew up listening to the stories of her family members, which gave her an interest in history. Drawing was her way of exploring the world through imagination.

Table of Contents

Tracing Family Roots 4

A Trip to the Attic 6

Solving Mysteries 14

Time Line 21

Glossary 22

Index 23

Text-Dependent Questions 23

Extension Activity 23

About the Author and Illustrator 24

Editorial Reviews

Gr 1-4–Readers are introduced to six African Americans who were pioneers in their fields. Brief overviews of their lives are provided, which include their experiences with discrimination and prejudice. For example, “Some people treated Bayard Rustin unfairly because he was gay, but this did not stop him.” However, most of the narratives are upbeat. Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s success in genealogy is highlighted; Shirley Chisholm’s efforts in Congress to improve lives are examined; Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s career as a gospel and popular musician is chronicled. The vivid illustrations feature close-ups of the subjects as well as action scenes; the illustrations of Major Taylor riding his bike are especially compelling. The information tends to be scarce; most of the facts are shared in the time lines. VERDICT Though the lack of in-depth content means this series won’t be useful for report writers, the bright illustrations will attract browsers who will enjoy learning about these inspiring individuals. - SLJ Fall 2020

From the Publisher

11/01/2020

Gr 1–4—Readers are introduced to six African Americans who were pioneers in their fields. Brief overviews of their lives are provided, which include their experiences with discrimination and prejudice. For example, "Some people treated Bayard Rustin unfairly because he was gay, but this did not stop him." However, most of the narratives are upbeat. Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s success in genealogy is highlighted; Shirley Chisholm's efforts in Congress to improve lives are examined; Sister Rosetta Tharpe's career as a gospel and popular musician is chronicled. The vivid illustrations feature close-ups of the subjects as well as action scenes; the illustrations of Major Taylor riding his bike are especially compelling. The information tends to be scarce; most of the facts are shared in the time lines. VERDICT Though the lack of in-depth content means this series won't be useful for report writers, the bright illustrations will attract browsers who will enjoy learning about these inspiring individuals.

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