How about doing a book on the middle or high school level on Eugene Bullard, the combat pilot in WWI who was not allowed to serve in the U.S. Air Corps because of his race.
How about doing a book on the middle or high school level on Eugene Bullard, the combat pilot in WWI who was not allowed to serve in the U.S. Air Corps because of his race.
Joseph Rainey, the U.S. Representative in 1870 would be great. This should be geared to either middle or high schoolers. thanks.
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I would like to see a book written about Thurgood Marshall, the U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
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Twila Claycomb
We published one in 2002 but maybe it's time for a new one. Thanks for the suggestion!
ReplyDeleteHow about doing a book on the middle or high school level on Eugene Bullard, the combat pilot in WWI who was not allowed to serve in the U.S. Air Corps because of his race.
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How about doing a book on the middle or high school level on Eugene Bullard, the combat pilot in WWI who was not allowed to serve in the U.S. Air Corps because of his race.
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Mae Jemison, 1992, who became the first black female astronaut.
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All great suggestions. We do have a Mae Jemison for elementary students but not for middle and high school.
ReplyDeleteWhat about Wilma Rudolf (sp?) She has always been a role model for me.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see more sports figures that my 1st graders could enjoy. How about Jackie Robinson
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First Oscar: Hattie McDaniel, 1940, supporting actress, Gone with the Wind
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Beth
First Oscar won:
ReplyDeleteHow about Hattie McDaniel, the supporting actress in Gone with the Wind in 1940?
High School
Jade Horn
ReplyDeleteHow about Jack Johnson, the heavyweight boxing champion in 1908? This would be for the middle grades.
Jerry
All of your wonderful suggestions have been forwarded to our editorial department. Thanks for you input!
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