Pathfinders: The Journey of 16 Extraordinary Black Souls

Untold numbers of black men and women in America have achieved great things against the odds. In this insightful book, award winning author Tonya Bolden commemorates the lives of 16 individuals who dared to dream, take risks, and chart courses to success.  They were PATHFINDERS. In these pages you'll meet Venture Smith, an African man who was enslaved in America but later bought his own freedom; Richard Potter, a magician whose methods paved the way for entertainers like Harry Houdini; Sissieretta Jones, an opera singer who captivated audiences all over the world with her enchanting voice; Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who was instrumental in putting U.S. astronauts on the moon; and other black Americans whose accomplishment were nothing short of extraordinary. **Book weighs 1.8lbs**