Mighty Menfolk

by Carole Boston Weatherford, Michelle Mills (Illustrator)

An African American child describes the good qualities of the men in her community and in her family.

12 pages, Board Book

First published September 1, 1997

About the author

Carole Boston Weatherford is a children's book author and poet who mines the past for family stories, traditions, and struggles. A number of CAROLE's books tell the stories of African-American historical figures such as Harriet Tubman, Jesse Owens, and Billie Holiday. Other books recount historical events such as the Greensboro Sit-ins and the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. CAROLE's books have received a wide variety of awards, including a Caldecott Honour for “Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People To Freedom”.

Reviews

[N.D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so old, but I still love it. It's a great hardback book for any child, particularly African American males. Wonderful African American role models that can be found in the African American community, including the African American father. My husband and I purchased this book for our son when he was a toddler.