Books - Actors/Musicians - African American History - LibGuides at Garnet Valley School District

Print Books

Louis Armstrong by Patricia C. McKissack; Fredrick L. McKissack
ISBN: 0766016757

Publication Date: 2001-11-01

A biography of the African American musician, nicknamed Satchmo, who had a major impact on the development of jazz music and was in several movies including "Hello Dolly."
Louis Armstrong by Judith Pinkerton Josephson
ISBN: 0822571692

Publication Date: 2008-03-01

A brief biography of African-American jazz great Louis Armstrong that chronicles his childhood in New Orleans, family and early influences, and how he changed the world of jazz.
If I Only Had a Horn by Roxane Orgill; Leonard Jenkins (Illustrator)
ISBN: 061825076X

Publication Date: 2002-08-25

Relates how the famous jazz trumpeter began his musical career, as a poor boy in New Orleans, by singing songs on street corners and playing a battered cornet in a marching band.
Angela Bassett by Dawn Fitzgerald
ISBN: 0791058107

Publication Date: 2001-11-01

Examines the life and career of the actress who trained at the prestigious Yale School of Drama and went on to earn an Academy award nomination for her role in "What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Ray Charles by David Ritz; Jerry Lewis (Introduction by); John Callahan (Foreword by)
ISBN: 0791020800

Publication Date: 1994-09-01

A biography of the Black musician who became famous despite his handicap of being blind.
Whoopi Goldberg by Sandor Katz
ISBN: 0791044505

Publication Date: 1996-08-01

Profiles the life and career of the versatile Academy Award-winning actress and comedian.
Samuel L. Jackson by Tracy Dils
ISBN: 0791052818

Publication Date: 2000-01-01

A biography of the critically acclaimed actor, known for his work in such films as "Jungle Fever," "Pulp Fiction," and "Star Wars: Episode I--The Phantom Menace."
Spike Lee by James E. Hardy; Nathan I. Huggins (Editor); Coretta Scott King (Introduction by)
ISBN: 079101875X

Publication Date: 1996-01-01

Provides an overview of the life and works of the African American filmmaker.
Eddie Murphy by Debrah Wilbourn; Coretta Scott King (Introduction by); Nathan I. Huggins (Editor)
ISBN: 0791018792

Publication Date: 1991-01-01

Discusses the professional and personal life of the well-known comedian.
Denzel Washington by Anne E. Hill
Call Number: B WAS

ISBN: 0791046923

Publication Date: 1999-01-01

A biography of the African American actor who rose to the top of his profession, won an Academy Award, and was named one of the most popular movie stars in 1998.
Tina Turner by Judy L. Hasday
ISBN: 0791049671

Publication Date: 1999-05-01

Traces the life and career of Tina Turner, from the early days of the Ike and Tina Turner Revue, through the years of spousal abuse, to the success of Grammy Awards and film work.

Print Books

Tyra Banks by Pamela Levin
ISBN: 0791051951

Publication Date: 1999-08-01

A biography of the fashion model, who has also become involved in acting and community service activities.
Halle Berry by Rose Blue
ISBN: 0791058026

Publication Date: 2001-11-01

A biography of the actress who won a Golden Globe Award in 2000 for her leading role in the television movie "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge."
Miles Davis by Coretta Scott King (Introduction by); Nathan I. Huggins (Editor)
ISBN: 0791021564

Publication Date: 1993-01-01

A biography of the noted jazz trumpeter who got his start with Charlie Parker's quintet and gained fame performing at the first Newport Jazz Festival in 1955.
Duke Ellington by Ron Frankl; Coretta Scott King (Introduction by); Nathan I. Huggins (Editor)
ISBN: 079100208X

Publication Date: 1989-04-01

Chronicles the life of internationally acclaimed jazz musician Duke Ellington, from the Harlem Renaissance through his later years.
Duke Ellington by Andrea Davis Pinkney; Brian Pinkney (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0786801786

Publication Date: 1999-03-03

A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra, created music that was beyond category.
Ella Fitzgerald by Bud Kliment; Coretta Scott King (Introduction by); Nathan I. Huggins (Editor)
ISBN: 1555465862

Publication Date: 1988-06-01

A biography of the American jazz vocalist who has had a successful singing career for fifty years.
Aretha Franklin by Jim McAvoy
ISBN: 0791058085

Publication Date: 2001-10-01

Explores the life and career of this enduring superstar who has found success in both soul and gospel music.
Morgan Freeman by Gina DeAngelis
ISBN: 0791049639

Publication Date: 1999-07-01

Traces the childhood and acting career of the Oscar-nominated star of such films as "Driving Miss Daisy" and "Seven."
Jimi Hendrix by Sean Piccoli; Coretta Scott King (Introduction by)
ISBN: 0791020428

Publication Date: 1995-01-01

A biography of the rock guitarist whose short but powerful career was highlighted by a legendary performance at Woodstock in 1969.
Quincy Jones by Linda N. Bayer
ISBN: 0791053040

Publication Date: 2000-05-01

A biography of the man who overcame childhood poverty and serious illness to become a successful composer, music arranger, and television producer.
Scott Joplin by C. Ogbu Sabir
ISBN: 1567667465

Publication Date: 2000-08-01

Examines the life and accomplishments of the well-known ragtime pianist and composer, who wrote over 500 pieces of music, including a ballet and two operas.
Oprah Winfrey by Lois P. Nicholson
ISBN: 0791023907

Publication Date: 1997-04-01

A biography of the actress, talk show hostess, and philanthropist, discussing her childhood of poverty and neglect and her rise to the top of the entertainment world.
Oprah Winfrey by Heather C. Hudak
ISBN: 1605966312

Publication Date: 2009-07-01

Presents a short biography of television talk show host, Oprah Winfrey, describing her early childhood in Mississippi, education, career in radio and television, and her numerous awards and achievements.
Stevie Wonder by Tenley Williams; James S. Brady (Introduction by)
ISBN: 0791059030

Publication Date: 2001-12-01

A biography of the blind composer, pianist, and singer whose musical ability, apparent since childhood, has earned him many awards.