A survey of the history of African-American literature, from slave narratives to the present, told in the voice of a grandfather speaking to his granddaughter.

Profiles notable African Americans in the field of literature, including Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, and Mildred Taylor.

"To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel of such profound power that it has affected the lives of readers an left and indelible mark on American culture. This rich collection of historical documents, collateral readings, and commentary captures the essence of the novel's impact, making it an ideal resource for students, teachers, and library media specialists. Drawing on multi-disciplinary sources, the casebook places the issues of race, censorship, stereotyping,...

Discusses the life and career of the African-American author and illustrator who writes stories depicting the Black experience using language that African-American children speak

Includes poems by such authors as Paul Laurence Dunbar, Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Amiri Baraka, with commentary and a discussion of the development of African American arts known as the Harlem Renaissance.