A stirring new portrait of one of the most important black leaders of the twentieth century introduces readers to the fiery woman who inspired generations of ac

Learn about the civil rights activist Ella Baker in this inspiring picture book from Sibert Honor winner Patricia Hruby Powell and Caldecott Honor winner R. Gre

The second volume in the True Tales for Young Readers series, this short biography of the civil rights leader is intended for middle school and high school read

Praise for ELLA BAKER "Splendid biography . . . a valuable contribution to the growing body of literature on the critical roles of women in civil rights."--Joyc

Ella Baker (1903–1986) was an influential African American civil rights and human rights activist. For five decades, she worked behind the scenes with people