James Haskins American Writer
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Details
| Birthday |
19th September, 1941
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| Birthplace |
Demopolis, Alabama, U.S.A.
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| Died |
6th July, 2005
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
nonfiction writer
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| Occupation |
Writer
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Biography, Children's literature, Young adult literature, Children's literature
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James Haskins (September 19, 1941 – July 6, 2005) was a prolific and award-winning author with more than one hundred books for both adults and children. Many of his books highlight the achievements of African Americans and cover the history and culture of Africa and the African-American experience. His work also included many biographical subjects, ranging from Hank Aaron to Scatman Crothers and Malcolm X. Most of his writings were for young people. He wrote on a great variety of subjects that introduced young people to the language and cultures of other countries, especially Africa.