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James Haskins | |
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| Born | September 19, 1941 Demopolis, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | July 6, 2005 (aged 63) U.S. |
| Occupation | Nonfiction writer |
| Education | Georgetown University (BA) University of Alabama (BS) University of New Mexico (MA) |
| Genre | Biography, Children's literature, Young adult fiction |
| Notable works | The Story of Stevie Wonder Lena Horne Count Your Way series |
James/Jim Haskins (September 19, 1941 – July 6, 2005) was an American author with more than 100 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 Lena Horne and 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 continents, especially Africa.