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!

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.

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