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Bestselling writer Andrea Pinkney says children can make a difference
Andrea Pinkney (Photo credit: Christine Simmons)
Children and young adults of color do not often see their stories reflected in literature.
New York Times bestselling author Andrea Pinkney has dedicated the entirety of her career to changing that narrative. A four-time nominee for the NAACP Image Award and recipient of both the Regina Medal and Arbuthnot Honor Award, Pinkney is known for capturing complex moments in Black history and breaking them down for younger audiences.
Most recently, Pinkney released
She Persisted: Harriet Tubman, as a part of Penguin Random House’s