Black History Heroes: Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman, King of Wakanda, A Hero On and Off the Screen, shows the power of grit, perseverance, and character in a dynamic biography for kids. "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. An inspiration to millions, the life of Chadwick Boseman is indeed proof that Black history matters." ★ "This empowering and engaging middle grade biography series about Black changemakers gets off to a strong start... Strongly recommended for juvenile nonfiction collections."--School Library Journal, starred review Black History Heroes shares the lives and inspirations of black men and women who changed the world, yesterday, today, and for tomorrow. Written by acclaimed, former pro-baseball player, inspirational speaker, and author Chris Singleton ​Paperback