Bushel & Peck Books Black History Heroes: Chadwick Boseman: King of Wakanda: A Hero On and Off the Screen
Bushel & Peck Books Black History Heroes: Chadwick Boseman: King of Wakanda: A Hero On and Off the Screen

Black History Heroes: Chadwick Boseman: King of Wakanda: A Hero On and Off the Screen

By Chris Singleton

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Publication Date: May 7, 2024

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Ages 8 to 10, Grades 3 to 5

Featuring the life of actor Chadwick Boseman, the first title in the new Black History Heroes children's book series by former pro-baseball player, inspirational speaker, and author Chris Singleton.?

Our first title in the new Black History Heroes children's book series! Chadwick Boseman, King of Wakanda, A Hero On and Off the Screen, shows the power of grit, perseverance, and character in this dynamic biography.From Howard University to the red carpet at the Academy Awards, from James Brown to the Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman was a talented and multi-award-winning actor and performer. Prior to his death from colon cancer in 2020, Boseman's rise to fame might have seemed overnight to some, but decades of hard work and dedication to his craft brought him to the highest levels an actor can achieve. Written by acclaimed, former pro-baseball player, inspirational speaker, and author Chris Singleton.

An inspriation to millions, the life of Chadwick Boseman is indeed proof that Black History Heroes.Black History Heroes shares the lives and inspirations of black men and women who changed the world, yesterday, today, and for tomorrow.?

About the Author

Chris Singleton is an inspirational speaker and former professional baseball player who travels the country as a student achievement specialist. Chris has spoken to over 60,000 students and teachers across the nation and has helped thousands of students and teachers overcome hardships and excel in the classroom. Chris's speech on overcoming hate with love has been seen or shared millions of times and has gotten him featured on Lifetime, ESPN E:60, USA Today, CNN, and Fox News. Chris is a proud father of his son, CJ, and a proud husband to his high school sweetheart, Mariana.Ryan G. Van Cleave wrote his first poem at age five, and he's been writing, reading, and loving poetry ever since. He earned a PhD in American literature with an emphasis in poetry and has taught at numerous colleges and universities. Currently, he runs the creative writing major at Ringling College of Art and Design. As The Picture Book Whisperer, he helps celebrities and high-profile clients write picture books and kidlit projects.Adriana is a freelance illustrator from Mexico. Her clients include Oxford University Press, Scholastic, Get Ready Comics, and many others.

Format: Paperback

Length: 104 pages

Publisher: Bushel & Peck Books

ISBN: 9781638191773

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