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Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library

Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library

BiographyHistory
Pages
48
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

This picture book tells the story of Arturo Schomburg, a Puerto Rican-born Black scholar, activist, and collector who dedicated his life to preserving African American history and culture. It highlights his journey from a curious boy to the man whose extensive collection became the foundation of the renowned Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem. Discover how one man's passion built a legacy that continues to educate and inspire generations.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

InspiringInformativeThought-Provoking

Genres

Biography History Juvenile

Authors

R
Ron Butler

Ron Butler writes across genres, from the sharp humor of The Nightwatchman's Occurrence Book to the crime collection Trinidad Noir. His work also includes historical non-fiction like Black Against Empire.