Gordon Parks: No Excuses

by Ann Parr

Book Overview

A biography of the famous African-American photographer. Gordon Parks grew up in poverty in Kansas, but his mother always told him, Don't come home with any excuses. His perseverance resulted in his becoming a photographer for Life magazine as well as a successful novelist, director, producer, screenwriter, and music composer.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589804112
• ISBN13: 9781589804111
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6