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by Courtney Oliver Blair (Editor), Kirk Jennings (Illustrator), Desiree a. Edwards (Author)
"Ebony Achievement" Anthology Student Edition is a unique collection of fifteen inspirational biographical sketches of historical African and African American Achievers including Madame C.J. Walker, Benjamin Banneker, Queen Ann Nzingha, Bessie Coleman, Dr. Charles Drew and many others. These heros changed the world as doctors, scientist, inventors, women in business and on the battlefield. Each inspirational chapter tells of the triumphs and tragedies of each individual. This Motivational Resource Activity Workbook includes challenging: Questions for Review, to ensure maximum retention of materials presented, Vocabulary words, Crossword and Word Search Puzzles, Fact or Fiction exercises and Coloring pages to demonstrate creativity. May each Achiever serves as a symbol of the potential of any individual to overcome obstacles in achieving success.
Author Biography
Desiree Edwards is the Director of Educational Programs for the Louis Armstrong Foundation, Inc. and The Knowledge Institute, Inc. located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ms Edwards is an, Actress, Author, Presenter, Motivational Speaker, Vocalist and grandmother of two. Her motivational " Yes I Can Succeed"educational clinics have inspired students from around the world to achieve their greatest potential. Ms Edwards is a native of New Orleans who serves a a symbol of the potential of any individual to overcome obstacles in achieving success
