2007-01-02 15:51:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
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2007-01-02 15:53:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if you mean about or by or what age group we're talking about, but Tears of a Tiger by Sharon M. Draper LOOKS great. I say looks (I've done some serious skimming), because I sell on-line, and when I've had a copy of this book, it sells immediately. It's about a high school basketball player that drinks and drives and the consequences he has to face after.
Walter Dean Myers is excellent, too. I read Monster and know I've picked up others of his that have been great.
What about Roll of Cry Hear My Thunder by Mildred Taylor? I found it very moving.
2007-01-02 23:58:40 · answer #2 · answered by Isthisnametaken2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you mean by african americans, or about african americans? In either case, I think Maya Angelou is currently the most celebrated author around in this country, and she's a woman to boot.
2007-01-02 23:54:05 · answer #3 · answered by niwriffej 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The poet Sapphire wrote a novel called 'Push' that is quite amazing. It is written phonetically from the point of view of an illiterate african-american girl who is learning to read. It is a really inspiring read to see the character who surpasses all her difficulties.
2007-01-03 18:13:06 · answer #4 · answered by Kaoso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The First Part Last: is the name of the book .It is an really good book i would give it 5 stars.
2007-01-02 23:55:17 · answer #5 · answered by porah92 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neal Hurston
-Anything by Toni Morrison, although Sula is the only one I've read
-Invisible Man, by Ralph Ellison. This is not about a man who is actually invisible, that's a different story.
2007-01-03 00:05:58 · answer #6 · answered by Geoffrey F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harriet Tubman!
2007-01-02 23:56:11 · answer #7 · answered by curious george 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zora Neale Hurston wrote some cool stuff...she has cool stories about her local life in Florida, her times in NYC, and her interests in Jamaican culture and identity. I don't have titles in mind because I haven't read her stuff in years but its good.
2007-01-02 23:54:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Search Amazon.com for "african american" and you will find many novels.
2007-01-02 23:55:07 · answer #9 · answered by Plasmapuppy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Sink or Swim" by Betty Miles is a great children's book about Black and White American relations.
2007-01-03 10:42:12 · answer #10 · answered by BlueManticore 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only in America would someone believe that Africa is a country which issues passports.
"Cane" by Jean Toomer is a really great read.
2007-01-03 00:06:38 · answer #11 · answered by jcboyle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋