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And Not Afraid to Dare
The Stories of Ten African-American Women
By Bolden, Tonya
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-59048-080-2
- Publisher
- New York : Scholastic, 1998.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 1998
Gr 6-10 Bolden presents 10 African-American women who have made significant contributions to American life in spite of racial and gender barriers. Many of the individuals profiled are well known, but some of the lesser-known subjects' stories also make for inspiring reading. Bolden tells of Ellen Craft and her husband, who escaped from slavery by posing as a sickly young man and his slave. One of the most unusual women included is Mary Fields, a courage...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
