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by Patricia Pete (Author), Ryan G. Van Cleave (With), Ariyana Taylor (Illustrator)
Black History Heroes: Beyoncé shows the power of grit, perseverance, and character in a dynamic biography for kids.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter started performing as a child, but first rose to fame as a member of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child and has gone on to sell more than 200 million records worldwide as a solo artist. Widely considered one of the greatest musical artists of all time, Beyoncé has won nearly every award in the music industry and beyond.An inspiration to millions, the life of Beyoncé is indeed proof that Black history matters.
Black History Heroes shares the lives and inspirations of Black men and women who changed the world, yesterday, today, and for tomorrow.
★ "This empowering and engaging middle-grade biography series about Black changemakers gets off to a strong start.....Strongly recommended for juvenile nonfiction collections."--School Library Journal, starred review of Black History Heroes: Chadwick Boseman★ "The book beautifully chronicles Boseman's struggles and triumphs....Readers will be enraptured with this magnificent tribute to the life of Chadwick Boseman, who was a true hero that anyone could look up to."--Booklist, starred review of Black History Heroes: Chadwick BosemanAuthor Biography
Patricia Pete grew up in Sarasota, Florida, and earned a BFA in film from Ringling College of Art and Design. A lifelong storyteller, she finds inspiration in narratives of all kinds--whether on the page, the screen, or beyond. When she's not writing, she enjoys journaling, reading, and taking dramatic close-up photos of food.
