The Outstanding African Americans Series are twelve exciting books that offer fascinating up-to-date biographical accounts of notable African American men and women and their contributions to our culture. Each book features seven intriguing, in depth profiles plus six additional shorter profiles. Numerous intimate full-color photos help add a personal dimension to the fascinating information.Profiles Feature: -- early years growing up-- skills developed along the way-- obstacles overcome-- personality profile and special interests-- record of accomplishmentsYearning for an identity of their own, African American writers have undertaken the task of chronicling the history and lives of their people. Great African Americans in Literature celebrates the lives of these writers.Major profiles in this book include: -- Maya Angelou-- James Baldwin-- Ralph Ellison-- Alex Haley-- Zora Neale Hurston-- Toni Morrison-- Alice Walker-- plus six additional shorter profiles