Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | September 19, 1941 |
Birth Place | Alabama |
Age | 82 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Virgo |
Net worth: $1.3 Million (2024)
About
Acclaimed author remembered for his award-winning books dealing with the African-American experience, such as Bricktop and the four-book Count Your Way series. He was a multiple-time
Before Fame
He worked as a Wall Street stock trader before becoming a teacher in Harlem.
Trivia
His picture book The Cotton Club inspired the Oscar-nominated 1984 movie of the same name.
Family Life
He was survived by his wife Kathy, two daughters and a son.
Associated With
Many of his books deal with the lives of real-life figures in African-American history, including Rosa Parks.