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Cathy Hughes
By J. P. Miller and Amanda Quartey
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Children learn about one of the most influential African American leaders in history with the biography of media titan Cathy Hughes.
By founding Radio One-Urban One, Cathy Hughes became one of the most powerful African American media figures in history. Creating a source of accurate news and entertainment for African Americans, Cathy Hughes changed the media landscape for years to come.
Storybook Features:
- This children’s book features a glossary with new vocabulary, text-dependent questions, and an extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.
- 24 pages of vibrant illustrations
- Lexile 290L
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