The Fierce 44: Black Americans Who Shook Up the World by Robert Ball, The Staff of The Undefeated Published by HMH Books for Young Readers on December 24, 2019
ISBN: 1328940624
Pages: 96
Genres: Biography/Autobiography, Non-Fiction
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
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An important highlighting of influential Black Americans, The Fierce 44 provides profiles of people throughout our culture: entertainment, sports, science, politics, and the military. The number 44 is a nod to Barack Obama, the 44th president, and the first Black president of the United States. Each double spread includes a compelling painted portrait, which captures the essence of the person and brings the figure to life. A brief phrase in bold text highlights the main reason why the person was included in the book, and a page of informational text provides an overview to the person’s accomplishments. Aside from a table of contents, there is a notable lack of supplemental information. Intended for children ages 10 and up, the Fierce 44 is an inspiring collective biography, and illuminates the valuable contributions of many Black Americans throughout history. This book is a great addition to public and school libraries, and would be recommended for children looking to be inspired.
Reviewed by Jennifer Benham, Prince Memorial Library