Marcus Garvey (Our Great African Treasury)

An engaging book about Marcus Garvey that promotes the power of self-love, unity, and group economics. Marcus Garvey formed and led the largest ever Pan-African movement in history which unified and galvanized Africans to strive for their upliftment and liberation. This concise and detailed account written in verse tells of his inspirational life story. It skillfully captures his dedication and sacrifice for unity, improvement, and empowerment of Africans worldwide, while it subtly infuses a sense of belonging, pride, and identity. The reader is encouraged to think beyond self-interest, for Garvey not only exemplified what it means to love yourself, but your people and your true history. Marcus Garvey is the first release in Our Great African Treasury collection. It has the greatest appeal for youthful readers, yet educational for everyone. A timeline of African history is included to provide a sense of time.