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*Best-selling author Gil Robertson has signed with Just Us Books – billed as the premiere publisher of black-interest books for children – to release his debut children’s title, "21st Century African American Political Leaders."
*Best-selling author Gil Robertson has signed with Just Us Books – billed as the premiere publisher of black-interest books for children – to release his debut children’s title, "21st Century African American Political Leaders."
Slated for a February 2010 release, the book series will provide children ages 9 – 14 with inspirational biographical sketches on the lives of 24 contemporary African American political leaders.
From Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick to Newark, New Jersey Mayor Corey Booker, the series will spotlight the history of each politician as they make strides in the social and governmental fabric of America. "21st Century African American Political Leaders" will cover the early lives and professional accomplishments of these leaders who represent the new vanguard in American politics. The book will also include historical-fact sidebars and a bibliography as an educational supplement.
"I think that '21st Century African Americans in Politics' will fill a void in modern day children books by introducing young people to political leaders, who like President Obama, are making new strides in American politics,” says Carolyn L. Garnes, a member of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association and former Chair of the Coretta Scott Book Award Committee. “There is simply not enough information on the accomplishments and achievement of African Americans in politics, so this project will be a very valuable resource to students and adults.”
"21st Century African Americans in Politics" will retail in paperback and will be available for purchase at the Just Us Books online bookstore at www.justusbooks.com, and via retailers nationwide.
For more information on Gil Robertson, visit www.robertsontreatment.com and www.gilspeaks.net.