Jewell Parker Rhodes' children's novel 'Black Brother, Black Brother' nominated for NAACP Image Award
February 22, 2021 In her novels, award-winning author and Arizona State University Professor Jewell Parker Rhodes often combines her firsthand experiences with historical events and a bit of imagination to create fictional worlds readers can both relate to and learn from. “Black Brother, Black Brother,” Rhodes’ latest children’s novel, follows that same formula — exploring her interest in the history of fencing, her experiences as a mother of biracial children and her passion for social justice. Since its release nearly one year ago, the story has won numerous aw...
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