Details the life and accomplishments of one of the leading authors of the Harlem Renaissance, who struggled against many difficulties to maintain her independence and pursue her writing and her studies of African American folklore.
I was quite excited to come across this book in the library. I enjoy biographies in general although this one is written for a young audience. That being said, I have recently started reading Their Eyes Were Watching God and so I'm looking forward to the additional insight of knowing the roots of the author better.