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Raymond Obstfeld

Raymond Obstfeld
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Raymond Obstfeld

Raymond Obstfeld is an associate professor of English at Orange Coast College, and is the author of more than forty books of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction, including studies of the Italian Renaissance, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Moby-Dick.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Wrote a Childrenâs Book
Slam Online, March 26, 2012
...gamma cell inventor Henry Sampson. They, too, have been deleted from the history of American achievement. Co-written with Raymond Obstfeld, with lush illustrations by Ben Boos & A.G. Ford, the book pushes back against what Abdul-Jabbar calls a poisonous...
Black experiences explored in books for children
Lawrence.com, March 22, 2012
...$16.99) • “What Color Is My World? The Lost History of African-American Inventors” (by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld, illustrated by Ben Boos and A.G. Ford; Candlewick Press, 44 pages, ages 8 to 14, $17.99) • “Heart and Soul: The...
'Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different,' 'What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors,' 'There Is No Dog,' 'Animal Masquerade'
NOLA Live, March 21, 2012
...legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's "What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors," written with Raymond Obstfeld and illustrated by Ben Boos and A.G. Ford (Candlewick, $17.99, ages 8-12). Young Herbie and Ella are disappointed with...
Children's Bookshelf: 'Steve Jobs,' Kareem-Abdul Jabar
Newsday, March 13, 2012
...legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's "What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors," written with Raymond Obstfeld and illustrated by Ben Boos and A.G. Ford (Candlewick, $17.99, ages 8-12). Young Herbie and Ella are disappointed with...
Blacks' Experiences Are Explored in Books for Children
Lakeland Ledger, February 28, 2012
..."Betsey Brown." "What Color Is My World? The Lost History of African-American Inventors" (by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld, illustrated by Ben Boos and A.G. Ford; Candlewick Press, 44 pages, ages 8 to 14, $17.99) goes beyond George Washington...
Spotlight on Inventors
Time For Kids, February 24, 2012
...you get your inspiration for the characters Herbie and Ella? ABDUL-JABBAR: Well, really I should give my co-author Raymond Obstfeld the credit. He helped flesh those guys out. It was my idea to have kids interact with a black inventor who was really a...
Black experiences are explored in books for children
Pop Matters, February 23, 2012
...novel “Betsey Brown.” “What Color Is My World? The Lost History of African-American Inventors” (by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld, illustrated by Ben Boos and A.G. Ford; Candlewick Press, 44 pages, ages 8 to 14, $17.99) goes beyond...
Blacks' Experiences Are Explored in Books for Children
Lakeland Ledger, February 28, 2012
..."Betsey Brown." "What Color Is My World? The Lost History of African-American Inventors" (by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld, illustrated by Ben Boos and A.G. Ford; Candlewick Press, 44 pages, ages 8 to 14, $17.99) goes beyond George Washington...
Blacks' Experiences Are Explored in Books for Children
Lakeland Ledger, February 28, 2012
..."Betsey Brown." "What Color Is My World? The Lost History of African-American Inventors" (by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld, illustrated by Ben Boos and A.G. Ford; Candlewick Press, 44 pages, ages 8 to 14, $17.99) goes beyond George Washington...
Spotlight on Inventors
Time For Kids, February 24, 2012
...you get your inspiration for the characters Herbie and Ella? ABDUL-JABBAR: Well, really I should give my co-author Raymond Obstfeld the credit. He helped flesh those guys out. It was my idea to have kids interact with a black inventor who was really a...
Black experiences are explored in books for children
Pop Matters, February 23, 2012
...novel “Betsey Brown.” “What Color Is My World? The Lost History of African-American Inventors” (by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld, illustrated by Ben Boos and A.G. Ford; Candlewick Press, 44 pages, ages 8 to 14, $17.99) goes beyond...
Black experiences are explored in books for children
NOLA Live, February 22, 2012
..."Betsey Brown." "What Color Is My World? The Lost History of African-American Inventors" (by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld, illustrated by Ben Boos and A.G. Ford; Candlewick Press, 44 pages, ages 8 to 14, $17.99) goes beyond George Washington...
Black experiences are explored in books for children
Columbus Republic, February 22, 2012
...novel “Betsey Brown.” “What Color Is My World? The Lost History of African-American Inventors” (by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld, illustrated by Ben Boos and A.G. Ford; Candlewick Press, 44 pages, ages 8 to 14, $17.99) goes beyond...
Black experiences are explored in books for children
Individual.com, February 22, 2012
..."Betsey Brown." "What Color Is My World? The Lost History of African-American Inventors" (by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld, illustrated by Ben Boos and A.G. Ford; Candlewick Press, 44 pages, ages 8 to 14, $17.99) goes beyond George Washington...