Toni Morrison (Heroes of Black History) (Library Binding)

"Toni Morrison was one of the most celebrated writers of the 20th and early 21st centuries. She was the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, and she received numerous other awards as well. This fascinating volume traces her life from her childhood in Lorain, Ohio, through her marriage, academic career, editing career, and writing success. Accessible text addresses important social studies material, while vivid photographs bring the text to life. Sidebars, photo captions, andgraphic organizers enrich the main text"--