Making Their Mark

by Spring Hermann

What were "Jim Crow" laws? How did the end of World War I lead to race riots in Great Britain? Which styles of music were influenced by both slavery and African culture? World Black History tells the incredible history of black men and women around the world. This volume covers black history from 1870 through 1940.

48 pages, Hardcover

First published August 15, 2009

About the author

My first interest in life was the theatre. I earned a Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University in Theatre and Literature, and a Master of Arts from Central Connecticut State University in Literature. I worked as a costumer and prop mistress at theatres in St. Louis, Missouri; Interlaken, Michigan; Chatauqua, New York; Mankato, Minnesota; and others.

After I had my two daughters, I wanted a more "stay at home" activity - and decided to try writing. My first novel was for adults and came out in 1983. I've been writing ever since. Besides two nonfiction subscription works, all other books have been for young readers. I also worked for years as a public relations writer for several great nonprofit companies.

Now I am also trying to "get back to where I started," and work in youth theatre - but as a playwright. Since my daughters are grown and my husband retired, I am free to pursue that dream.