See all books authored by tonya bolden, including george washington carver, and crossing ebenezer creek, and more on. Bolden s impeccable research enhances the stories but never overloads them. She grew up in harlem in a musical family and always loved to read. Instead, you just need to pick up one her acclaimed books on topics such as the rev. Tonya boldens most popular book is crossing ebenezer creek. Complete with a timeline, glossary, and bibliography, emancipation proclamation is an engrossing new historical resource from awardwinning childrens book author tonya bolden. If you are a person that is interested in history, this book will be amazing to read. Bolden has written more than 20 books for children and young adults, including biographies of dr. Before hidden figures, i was working on my book pathfinders. In 1990, bolden wrote her first book, the family heirloom cookbook. Tonya bolden audio books, best sellers, author bio. Tonya bolden s most popular book is crossing ebenezer creek.
Stories, songs, poems, and smart talk by 33 extraordinary women by bolden, tonya and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The story of muhammed ali, portraits of african american heroes, 33 things every girl should know about womens history, tell all the children our story memories and mementos of being young and black in america. Jan 20, 2015 multicultural childrens book day spotlight. A nineteenth century american girl, which was also a james madison book award winner and ccbc best book of the year. Growing up, tonya bolden thought one day she would be a teacher. Crossing ebenezer creek bloomsbury, may 2017 was a gift.
Lincoln and the dawn of liberty was named a bank street college of education. Tonya bolden has authored and coauthored more than twenty books. Frederick douglass 18181895 is one of the most important african american figures in us history, best known, perhaps, for his own emancipation. Learn about the time prior to abraham lincolns emancipation proclamation. History is made by people who probably arent aware that they are living it. Live chat with author tonya bolden the new york public library. The protagonist of the book is a young girl, mariah, who flees. Bolden grew up in harlem in a musical family and loved to read. Bolden admirably tells a complex story while modeling outstanding research strategy, as her insightful author s note attests. Each month, we ask distinguished authors or illustrators to write an original post that reveals insights about their process and craft. Tonya bolden, a princeton university magna cum laude baccalaureate with a masters degree from columbia university, is a recipient of the childrens book guild. Tonya bolden, author info, published books, bio, photo. A nineteenthcentury american girl, a coretta scott king honor book and james madison book award winner. Books by tonya bolden author of crossing ebenezer creek.
Tonya bolden author of crossing ebenezer creek goodreads. Tonya bolden is a top 100 bestselling author making our list 5 times. Tonya bolden is the awardwinning author of many notable books for children and young adults, among them the coretta scott king author honorwinning. Discover book depositorys huge selection of tonya bolden books online. Author and publisher tonya wilyce bolden was born on march 1, 1959, in new york city to georgia bolden, a homemaker, and willie bolde. In changing the equation, black women in stem are given. Tonya bolden is a critically acclaimed awardwinning author co author editor of more than two dozen books for young people. I hope my readers leave my books with a greater love for reading and knowledgeseeking, and also as stronger thinkers, with a more vigorous curiosity. Tonya bolden books list of books by author tonya bolden. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Author and publisher tonya bolden was born in 1959 in new york city to georgia bolden, a homemaker, and willie bolden, a garment center shipping manager. Welcome to tonya bolden books where we focus exclusively on the works of awardwinning author tonya bolden. From awardwinning author tonya bolden comes the fascinating story of one of americas most influential african american voices teacher.
In a searing historical novel, tonya bolden illuminates postreconstruction america in an intimate portrait of a determined young woman who dares to seize the opportunity of a lifetime. Her work has been recognized with the ncte orbis pictus award for outstanding nonfiction for children and the carter g. A nineteenthcentury american girl, a coretta scott king. About the author as a child i absolutely adored books. Nonfiction 1014 in 1914, 12yearold oklahoman sarah rector attracted attention when it became known that the oil found on land allotted to her by treaty was worth a fortune. Jan 24, 2020 when an editor at harpercollins asked tonya bolden facing frederick, pathfinders to write introductions for a book of great american speeches, the veteran childrens nonfiction author asked what texts were going to be included. Around that same time, awardwinning author tonya bolden was already taking a deep dive into one particular womans story. A nineteenthcentury american girl winner of a coretta scott king author honor award, and how to build. Bolden has authored, coauthored, collaborated on, or edited more than forty books. Much as she did in maritcha and searching for sarah rector, awardwinning author tonya bolden expertly examines the intricacies of american history through the lens of one relatable personandrsquo.
This is an extraordinary book of historical fiction about the december 9, 1864 massacre at ebenezer creek, where, on the march to savannah, thousands of african american families who had just escaped from slavery were left to drown by shermans army. Tonya bolden, author info, published books, bio, photo, video, and. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and. These and more can be found in books by awardwinning tonya bolden. Read about a young woman born free but who had to fight for the right to attend high school. Tonya bolden, a princeton university magna cum laude baccalaureate with a masters degree from columbia university, is a recipient of the childrens book guild of washington, dcs nonfiction award, and a critically acclaimed awardwinning authorcoauthoreditor of more than forty books 2020. Tonya bolden, author info, published books, bio, photo, video. This book is for readers that are teens and in high school. Maritcha a nineteenth century american girl by tonya bolden. Tonya bolden books, author biography, and reading level. Meet a freed man whose journal chronicled the building and destruction of the nations capital. Tonya bolden, a princeton university magna cum laude baccalaureate with a masters degree from columbia university, is a recipient of the childrens book guild of washington, dcs nonfiction award, and a critically acclaimed awardwinning author co author editor of more than forty books 2020. Today, as an awardwinning author of more than 20 books for young people and adults, she is just that.
Tonya bolden is the editor of 33 things every girl should know, an ala best book for young adults. Tonya bolden is a researcher, writer, editor, and publisher, with a deep passion for history and historymakers. This book is based on the civil war and during the times of slavery. Tonya bolden is the awardwinning author of many notable books for children and young adults, among them the coretta scott king author honorwinning maritcha. The author of this book, tonya bolden is a really good writer, historian, and storyteller. So, read these and other books by this remarkable researcher and writer. Tonya bolden january 20, 2015 by valarie budayr we are very excited to welcome yet another author to our multicultural childrens book day spotlight. Tonya bolden is a critically acclaimed awardwinning authorcoauthoreditor of more than two dozen books for young people. Author and publisher tonya wilyce bolden was born on march 1, 1959, in new. She also worked with mother love on her book forgive or forget and with eartha kitt on rejuvenate. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
The life of frederick douglass, a monumental american man by tonya bolden jan 9, 2018. A video interview with tonya bolden reading rockets. Bolden born march 1, 1959 is an american writer best known for her works of childrens literature, especially childrens nonfiction. Tonya bolden has 59 books on goodreads with 18950 ratings. I loved the journeys they allowed, what they taught me about the world, how they gave my imagination a workout. Tonya bolden tonya bolden is the editor of 33 things every girl should know, an ala best book for young adults. Mar 12, 2020 the book includes excerpts from shinerandrsquo. The life of frederick douglass, a monumental american man.
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