If you enjoyed books such inspirational books about groundbreaking individuals in 100 African-Americans Who Shaped American History, Bedtime Inspirational Stories, or Becca Anderson’s The Book of Awesome Women, then The Book of Awesome Black Americans should be your next read! The Book of Awesome Black Americans is part of Mango Publishing’s “Book of Awesome” series, based the bestselling The Book of Awesome Woman (which has already sold over 11,000 copies) by author Becca Anderson. Monique L. Jones’s book turn’s it’s awesome eye on the  hidden histories of Black Americans who influenced art, commerce, the beauty industry and invented and innovated. tools, gadgets, and technologies still in use today. Monique L. Jones is a freelance entertainment and pop culture writer, media critic, journalist and blogger. She has published widely in blogs, newspapers, and magazines such as ShockYa, TV Equals, Racialicious, Black Girl Nerds, The Nerds of Color, Tor, Ebony, Entertainment Weekly, SlashFilm, The Birmingham Times and The Miami New Times. She also writes about pop culture and media as it relates to race, culture, and representation at JUST ADD COLOR (colorwebmag.com). She plans to use her media contacts and social media channels to generate interest during the pre-order phase of the book. Awaiting endorsements from Mimi Wong, Editor-in-chief of The Offing; Li Lai, founder and editor-in-chief of Mediadiversity Reviews; Joi Childs, entertainment journalist for The Hollywood Reporter, Polygon,  and Bustle; and Jennifer Maritza McCauley, author of Scar On/Scar Off, fiction editor for Pleiades and poetry editor for The Missouri Review.

Black Heroes Who Have Made Us a Better America Activists and rap stars, abolitionists and pioneers, inventors and scientists surge with life throughout this thrilling and comprehensive work.” ―Jennifer Maritza McCauley, National Endowment for the Arts Fellow and author of Scar On / Scar Off #1 Best Seller in Teen & Young Adult 21st Century U.S. History Black Americans who have shaped their country and beyond. We are familiar with a handful of African Americans who are mentioned in American history books, but there are also countless others who do not get recognized in mainstream media. Their biographies vary greatly, but each one contributes to the course of Black history and its influence on America and the greater world. Their stories encourage teenage boys and girls, to find their own path to change. Celebrate the successes made possible by diversity. African Americans have made history by challenging and changing the American landscape. This was accomplished not by shedding layers of originality, but by wearing their colors proudly and openly in the world. Growth has been made possible by a resistance to conformity and a fusing of cultures, African and American alike. Monique L. Jones’s The Book of Awesome Black Americans is more than a Black history book. It’s a celebration of Black people. In this book, you will find: Amazing role models who brought on change by using their gifts and passions to overcome societal barriers Stories mainstream media failed to mention that are sure to inspire, motivate, and educate readers of all backgrounds Testimonies that demonstrate how American culture thrives when it celebrates diversity and promotes inclusiveness If you enjoyed books such as 100 African-Americans Who Shaped American History, Bedtime Inspirational Stories, Black Pioneers of Science and Invention, or Becca Anderson’s The Book of Awesome Women, then The Book of Awesome Black Americans should be your next read!