Diana Ross; Star Supreme by James Haskins

Diana Ross; Star Supreme by James Haskins

James Haskins

1941-2005

James Haskins, born in segregated Demopolis, Alabama, overcame racial barriers in his pursuit of knowledge. Denied access to public libraries, he relied on an encyclopedia purchased by his mother and assistance from a white woman to obtain books. Haskins attended the prestigious Boston Latin School and later returned to Alabama for college, where he actively participated in the civil rights movement, leading to his expulsion. He pursued higher education, earning degrees in psychology and history, and began teaching in Harlem. His experiences inspired his book Diary of a Harlem School Teacher and led to a prolific career as an author, writing over one hundred nonfiction books for various age groups. Haskins was a dedicated educator and taught at the Staten Island Community College before becoming a professor of English at the University of Florida. His papers are housed at the George A. Smathers Library at the University of Florida.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1985

Diana Ross; Star Supreme. New York; Viking Kestrel, 1985.

AL Book Collection

Haskins, James, “Diana Ross; Star Supreme by James Haskins,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8316.