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The title of the book is befitting to the character of my amazing friend Lisa Little, and her grandparents, Rita Johnson Hawkins Cave and Darnell Hawkins, Sr. Three people just like Lewis Howard Latimer that illuminated so many lives, and will continue to keep the light burning today, tomorrow, and forever. Thanks for sharing. Cheryl Richards, CTA Senior Vice President Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau Dr. Little's book from her Thank A Black Man series supplies an in-depth analysis of various aspects of the life of Lewis Howard Latimer. The construction of the book is well organized and lends itself successfully to the study of different time periods in history. This book is an excellent resource to students and educators. Judith A. Cook, First Grade Teacher Dr. Sylvia Little's delightful and clever poem, Illumination tells the story of the African American inventor, Lewis Howard Latimer, whose invention helped to make the electric light bulb practical and made possible the electrification of cities around the world. This fun and upbeat biography includes important history of the struggles Latimer, and his family overcame and why we should Thank a Black Man. Frank Schmitzer, Retired Librarian Illumination, Louis Howard Lattimore quotes from the bank a black man series, by Dr. Sylvia Hawkins Little is a much-needed series on the contribution of black men and women to American history. The illustrations are beautiful. The book is easy to reach for struggling readers. I look forward to adding this book to my collection. Mary E. Curse Ashford, Retired Librarian, Gus Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy, Austin, Texas.

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Dr. Little holds a Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Education from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Currently a semi-retired independent education consultant, Dr. Little has been teacher, principal, school district assistant superintendent and recipient several Fellowships and numerous awards and honors. Like many historians, she Dr. Dr. Dr Little believes ""Black History"" is a subject that can interest both black and non-black youth. Both groups can learn about ""Blacks"" contributions to the development of civilization and history and that neither race, religion, socio-economic status, nor family background hampers their ability to succeed. Black youth can learn about people, like themselves, who have made a difference in the quality of life for others. Numerous years of working with the ""I Have A Dream"" Foundation - Los Angeles"" - Board Member and Chair. IHADLA provides long-term support to youth living in under-resourced communities to enable them to achieve their full potential. IHADLA promotes from an early age, values of higher education and career success and provide opportunities guaranteed through financial resources, enrichment programs and more. Dr. Eleanor Rodriguez has served in positions ranging from substitute teacher to superintendent at all levels of public-school education. She is currently a consultant for Rodriguez and Associates, providing professional development opportunities for educators and education administrators throughout the United States and abroad

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