James Haskins
James Haskins (1941–2005) was an American author and educator who wrote more than 100 books for adults and children. Much of his work focused on African American history, culture, and biography, helping introduce young readers to important figures and overlooked stories. He was also active in education and civil rights, and his first book, "Diary of a Harlem Schoolteacher," grew out of his experience teaching in Harlem.
nonfiction
biography
children's literature
history
Count Your Way Through Russia (Count Your Way)
Count Your Way Through Afghanistan
Count Your Way Through France
One More River to Cross: The Story of Twelve Black Americans
Outward Dreams: Black Inventors and Their Inventions
Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron: The Home Run Kings
Doctor J: A biography of Julius Erving
The Sixties Reader
Count Your Way Through Japan (Count Your Way)
Nat King Cole
Count Your Way Through South Africa
Count Your Way Through China
Count Your Way Through Germany (Count Your Way (Turtleback))
African Beginnings
From Afar to Zulu: A Dictionary of African Cultures
Count Your Way Through India
Count Your Way Through Korea (Count Your Way (Turtleback))
Count Your Way Through Egypt
Count Your Way Through Ireland
Following Freedom's Star: The Story of the Underground Railroad (Great Journeys)
The Methodists (Hippocrence Great Religions of the World)
The March on Washington