Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Famous African American Literature By. Andrea. Chester Himes was born in 1909 in Jefferson City. He wrote192 books all his life. He was a millionaire.

Published byEllen Manning Modified over 9 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "Famous African American Literature By. Andrea. Chester Himes was born in 1909 in Jefferson City. He wrote192 books all his life. He was a millionaire."— Presentation transcript:

1 Famous African American Literature By. Andrea

2 Chester Himes was born in 1909 in Jefferson City. He wrote192 books all his life. He was a millionaire. Chester Himes got really sick with cancer. He was the first African American to win an award in France. He got the award in 1958.

3 Chester Himes got married in 1952. He was famous for writing novels and poems. He got a divorce and got married again. He was the son of a teacher. He wrote two volumes of an autobiography. His house burned down in 1965. The fire killed his mother.

4 Chester Himes last book was Yesterday Will Make You Cry. He died in 1984 in Spain. After he died all his books were copied and sold for millions.

5 www.google.com 2/5/06www.google.com www.spartacus.com 2/7/06www.spartacus.com

Download ppt "Famous African American Literature By. Andrea. Chester Himes was born in 1909 in Jefferson City. He wrote192 books all his life. He was a millionaire."

Similar presentations

Quiz Directions Be sure to restate the question as part of your answer. Since some questions have more than one part, make sure you answer what is asked.

Quiz Directions Be sure to restate the question as part of your answer. Since some questions have more than one part, make sure you answer what is asked.
Deanna G., Shannon K. and Samantha W. Mrs. Hart 4 th Grade.

Deanna G., Shannon K. and Samantha W. Mrs. Hart 4 th Grade.
Joanne Rowling Joanne Rowling is one of British’s most famous authors.

Joanne Rowling Joanne Rowling is one of British’s most famous authors.
John Steinbeck B I O G R A P H Y. John Steinbeck was one of the best- known and most widely read American writers of the 20th century.

John Steinbeck B I O G R A P H Y. John Steinbeck was one of the best- known and most widely read American writers of the 20th century.
By: Ashley Martin The famous African American achiever named Madam C.J.WAlker.

By: Ashley Martin The famous African American achiever named Madam C.J.WAlker.
Arnold Lobel Arnold Lobel is my favorite author. Memories Mr. Lobel was born in Los Angeles, CA He was born on May 22, 1933 Mr. Lobel grew up in New York.

Arnold Lobel Arnold Lobel is my favorite author. Memories Mr. Lobel was born in Los Angeles, CA He was born on May 22, 1933 Mr. Lobel grew up in New York.
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt “First Lady of the World” 1884 - 1962 “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt.

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt “First Lady of the World” “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt.
(www. Google images) I. Childhood a. Born in Joplin, Missouri in 1902 b. Parents divorced when he was very young.

(www. Google images) I. Childhood a. Born in Joplin, Missouri in 1902 b. Parents divorced when he was very young.
John Steinbeck One of our great California writers.

John Steinbeck One of our great California writers.
  J.R.R. Tolkien was a famous writer. He was born in 1892 in Bloemfontein Orange Free state and died 1973.  His parents, father - Arthur Ruel Tolkien,

  J.R.R. Tolkien was a famous writer. He was born in 1892 in Bloemfontein Orange Free state and died  His parents, father - Arthur Ruel Tolkien,
Walter Dean Myers  Born August 12, 1937 in West Virginia  Raised in Harlem, New York City  Currently lives in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Walter Dean Myers  Born August 12, 1937 in West Virginia  Raised in Harlem, New York City  Currently lives in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Langston Hughes Langston Hughes Early Life §was born February 1, 1902 §parents divorced when he was young §raised by his grandmother until age of 13.

Langston Hughes Langston Hughes Early Life §was born February 1, 1902 §parents divorced when he was young §raised by his grandmother until age of 13.
George Washington & Phillis W. By:Yohanna He was born in 1732 at Westmoreland, Virginia. At a young age George W studied military science. One of the.

George Washington & Phillis W. By:Yohanna He was born in 1732 at Westmoreland, Virginia. At a young age George W studied military science. One of the.
By Karileyshca. Elvis Presley was born January 8 1935 in Tupelo Mississippi Elvis got married with Priscilla and had a baby named Lisa Presley Elvis also.

By Karileyshca. Elvis Presley was born January in Tupelo Mississippi Elvis got married with Priscilla and had a baby named Lisa Presley Elvis also.
1890-1976. Agatha Christie was born on September 15,1890 in the English city Torquay. Agatha didn’t go to school. Her mother was engaged in teaching.

Agatha Christie was born on September 15,1890 in the English city Torquay. Agatha didn’t go to school. Her mother was engaged in teaching.
Defining, non-defining and reduced relative clauses The Warehouse Madrid Upper Intermediate Course.

Defining, non-defining and reduced relative clauses The Warehouse Madrid Upper Intermediate Course.
Edgar Allan Poe Marcedes McDaniel November 20, 2012.

Edgar Allan Poe Marcedes McDaniel November 20, 2012.
WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS 1865-1939 W.B YEATS FACTS William Butler Yeats was born in Sandymount, Dublin, Ireland on the 13 th June, 1865 His father was John.

WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS W.B YEATS FACTS William Butler Yeats was born in Sandymount, Dublin, Ireland on the 13 th June, 1865 His father was John.
William Shakespeare :Ethan Anderson. William Shakespeare was born April 26 1564. There is some controversy over when Shakespeare was born.

William Shakespeare :Ethan Anderson. William Shakespeare was born April There is some controversy over when Shakespeare was born.
Richard Aldington Richard Aldington was born on 8 th July, 1892 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. He was educated for four years at Dover College and then for.

Richard Aldington Richard Aldington was born on 8 th July, 1892 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. He was educated for four years at Dover College and then for.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google