Black Lives HC Vol 02 Icons of Design

Learn about the remarkable work of costume designers, toy makers, and architects in award-winning author Tonya Bolden and illustrator David Wilkerson's exciting new graphic novel series about some of the most fascinating Black lives in historyAnn Lowe (fashion designer). Ed Welburn (automotive designer). Ruth E. Carter (costume designer). These aren't names that many people learn about in school, but they're some of the greatest designers that people should know about—and they join the ranks of toy designers, architects, and graphic designers celebrated in Icons of Design.Each faced challenges as they rose to the top of their professions, but they didn't back down. They kept creating and experimenting and learning, and they made significant contributions in each of their fields!Black Lives is a new graphic novel series from award-winning author Tonya Bolden and illustrator David Wilkerson that celebrates the lives of Black innovators and legends and helps bring lesser-known histories to life. As School Library Journal commented about Great Minds of Science (Black Lives #1): "This array of inspiring biographies is presented in an appealing format sure to delight middle graders."

Details

• Publisher: Abrams
• Writer: Tonya Bolden
• Artist: David Wilkerson
• Format: Hardcover, 128 pages, full color
• Trim Size: 5.5 x 8"
• ISBN: 9781419752711
• Rating: MG – Middle Grade
• Cover Price (SRP): $15.99
• Expected Release Date: 01/06/2027

Pre-Order Terms

• Pre-Order Due Date: 11/26/2026
• NO CANCELLATIONS after the Due Date (11/26/2026). Once the Due Date has passed, the order is final.
• This pre-order listing closes on 11/29/2026.

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