{"product_id":"black-history-is-your-history-taylor-cassidy-hardcover","title":"Black History Is Your History -- Taylor Cassidy, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"[Makes] history personal in a way that middle grade readers will connect to and feel empowered by.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom TikTok star and creator of\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Black History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaylor Cassidy comes a \"lively...accessible and appealing\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e), lightly illustrated nonfiction debut that blends history and memoir in a joyful celebration of Black American historical figures.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeet Taylor Cassidy, Black history enthusiast and creator of the viral TikTok series \u003ci\u003eFast Black History\u003c\/i\u003e. In her debut book, Taylor takes readers on a journey through the Black history she \u003ci\u003ewishes \u003c\/i\u003eshe was taught in school. With sparkling wit and humor--and lots of fun pop culture references--she paints a vibrant picture of twelve figures from Black history whose groundbreaking contributions shaped America as we know it today. Introducing icons from activists to literary giants, movie stars to Olympic gold medalists, fashion designers to astronauts, and more, this one-of-a-kind collection makes Black history relatable, relevant, and utterly irresistible. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUsing Black history as inspiration, Taylor weaves together research and personal anecdotes that illuminate each trailblazer's impact on her own life--as well as sharing plenty of triumphant, funny, and embarrassing moments from her past. From navigating friend breakups and unrequited crushes to setting boundaries and fighting self-doubt, Taylor's been there...and she's learned some valuable life lessons along the way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is a joyful celebration of Black historymakers, and you're invited to the party. Come on in and let these twelve true stories inspire you to make history of your own!\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taylor Cassidy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atheneum Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.4\" H x 5.6\" L x 0.6\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781665957700\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024034447514,"sku":"9781665957700","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781665957700_94d45ffe-67ef-4f25-8102-5c6bb0c94fe4.jpg?v=1774724845","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/black-history-is-your-history-taylor-cassidy-hardcover","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}