The seventh son

Julius Lester was a writer who brought history to life for young readers. His book To Be a Slave is a powerful look at the experiences of enslaved people in America, told through their own words. He wrote across genres, but his work often focused on African American history and culture.

William Edward Burghardt Du Bois (February 23, 1868 – August 27, 1963) was an American sociologist, socialist, historian, and Pan-Africanist civil rights activist.