Tonya Bolden

Tonya K. Bolden (born March 1, 1959) is an award-winning American author, editor, and publisher best known for her children's nonfiction books on Black American history and figures. A Princeton and Columbia University graduate, she has authored, co-authored, or edited over 40 books, including Coretta Scott King Honor book *Maritcha: A Nineteenth-Century American Girl* and Orbis Pictus Award winner *M.L.K.: Journey of a King*. Born in New York City, she began her writing career in the 1990s after working in sales and has taught at universities while focusing on underrepresented stories.

New York City, USA Mar 1, 1959 Wikipedia
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