History has made me an African American. It is an Africa that I have come from, and an America that I have helped to create. Since they were first brought as captives to Virginia, the people who...

Walter Dean Myers is the New York Times bestselling author of Monster , the winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award, the current National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, and...

"A compelling exploration of the African-American experience from slavery through the 1960s civil rights movement to contemporary times. This fascinating book will engender pride in heritage for young African Americans and provide insight into American history for all."