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Black is a rainbow color

"A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on"--

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Joy, Angela, 1975- (Author)
Other Authors:	Holmes, Ekua (Illustrator)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Roaring Brook Press, [2020]
Subjects:	African Americans > History > Juvenile fiction.
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Summary:	"A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on"--
Physical Description:	1 volume : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:	9781626726314 1626726310
Author Notes:	Angela Joy was born and raised in Minneapolis. Before graduating Summa Cum Laude from the University of Minnesota, Angela attended New York University and Spelman College. Angela then traveled as a background vocalist, also working in television and movie soundtracks. She lives in southern California with her family. Black Is a Rainbow Color is her first book. Ekua Holmes is a native of Roxbury, MA, a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and a recipient of the 2013 NAACP Image Award, a Brother Thomas Fellowship, and a 5-year appointment to the Boston Art Commission. Her picture books include the Caldecott Honor book Voice of Freedom and the Coretta Scott King Award winners Out of Wonder and The Stuff of Stars . Holmes serves as Assistant Director of MassArt's Center for Art and Community Partnerships, and manages sparc! the ArtMobile, the institution's vehicle for community outreach.