John Coltrane
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“…With reverence and infectious enthusiasm, Reese leads a lyrical alphabetical journey through the lives and accomplishments of Black American pioneers in music, fashion and art…sure to inspire and motivate young readers to follow their dreams, hone their craft, and aspire to greatness.”
-BookLife Review, Editor’s Pick
About the Author
Cara Reese
One of my favorite things is discovering…
surprising, lesser-known Black history
facts and sharing these stories with children.
i am drawn to stories that have elements of adventure,
wonder and movement- this is very much a
part of Black history and life, too!
the stories that i write are researched and excavated with love,
each tale rooted in actual history.
the Afro-hippie/futurist in me
delights in elevating stories
that i wish i was told when i was younger.
my mission is to inspire children to enjoy
learning about their history and to
envision themselves living life to the fullest,
knowing that everything is possible!
if we look a little deeper, we will stumble upon
history that shows Black people as global
citizens: traveling the world, designing abroad,
creating brilliant art, surfing……
I hope to fill in the gaps and shed
light on the joy and adventurous spirit
that is the essence of Black life.
…let’s go!