Description: This fascinating book introduces readers to twelve Black individuals whose essential contributions to history took place out of the spotlight. The book also includes sidebars, fast facts, five mini-bios, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. This title is aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.
Brief description: Jason Butler is the proud father of two sons. He spent seven years as a sportswriter in Ohio and New York before shifting gears and becoming a high school teacher for 14 years. He now trains and supports educators for an international nonprofit organization called Facing History & Ourselves.