Replica of the original 1920-21 series periodical meant for young black children ages 6-16. -- 762 pages, in new condition. Flex covers, cloth binding. Complete in 2 volumes. -- Replica/reprint published by Portable Trunk Publishers. (undated) Circa 2010. A delightful look at the life and times of the early 20th century for prominent black communities. -- Profusely illustrated - Ideal set for collectors, researchers, historians or fans of early black history and culture, as well as the NAACP. Paper / Soft cover reprint edition in very good condition, flex covers, cloth bound, a sturdy book. Overall good copy, informative resource. It would make a great gift for the fan in your life, even if that's you. Clean and Unmarked Text. Very Good condition. Text is in English. Reproduced in color, same as original issue. - Defects: None found. **Some of the text is small, so it's a little hard to read. Modern, undated replica. -- NEW facsimile edition in 2 volumes. About : The Brownies' Book was the first magazine published for African-American children and youth. Its creation was mentioned in the yearly children's issue of The Crisis in October 1919. The first issue was published during the Harlem Renaissance in January 1920, with issues published monthly until December 1921. It is cited as an "important moment in literary history" for establishing black children's literature. The seven goals stated in "The True Brownies" were: To make colored children realize that being "colored" is a normal, beautiful thing. To make them familiar with the history and achievements of the Negro race. To make them know that other colored children have grown into beautiful, useful and famous persons. To teach them a delicate code of honor and action in their relations with white children. To turn their little hurts and resentments into emulation, ambition and love of their homes and companions. To point out the best amusements and joys and worth-while things etc Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: Replica of the original 1920-21 series periodical meant for young black children ages 6-16. -- 762 pages, in new condition. Flex covers, cloth binding. Complete in 2 volumes. -- Replica/reprint published by Portable Trunk Publishers. (undated) Circa 2010. A delightful look at the life and times of the early 20th century for prominent black communities. -- Profusely illustrated - Ideal set for collectors, researchers, historians or fans of early black history and culture, as well as the NAACP. Paper / Soft cover reprint edition in very good condition, flex covers, cloth bound, a sturdy book. Overall good copy, informative resource. It would make a great gift for the fan in your life, even if that's you. Clean and Unmarked Text. Very Good condition. Text is in English. Reproduced in color, same as original issue. - Defects: None found. **Some of the text is small, so it's a little hard to read. Modern, undated replica. -- NEW facsimile edition in 2 volumes. About : The Brownies' Book was the first magazine published for African-American children and youth. Its creation was mentioned in the yearly children's issue of The Crisis in October 1919. The first issue was published during the Harlem Renaissance in January 1920, with issues published monthly until December 1921. It is cited as an "important moment in literary history" for establishing black children's literature. The seven goals stated in "The True Brownies" were: To make colored children realize that being "colored" is a normal, beautiful thing. To make them familiar with the history and achievements of the Negro race. To make them know that other colored children have grown into beautiful, useful and famous persons. To teach them a delicate code of honor and action in their relations with white children. To turn their little hurts and resentments into emulation, ambition and love of their homes and companions. To point out the best amusements and joys and worth-while things etc Item name: 2 BOOK SET: The Brownies' Book : African American stories & tales for children. Volume 1 (12 months) 1920, Volume 2 (12 months) 1921 by Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), Published by New York, DuBois and Dill, 1920-1921. REPLICA EDITION (Specifically, the creators wanted to "make colored children realize that being 'colored' is a normal beautiful thing", Du Bois believed children should be taught their racial identity + social situation, dispel the grotesque stereotypes, 762 pps)