Black History Month - Noni Carter

Updated: Monday, 15 Feb 2010, 6:28 AM EST
Published : Monday, 01 Feb 2010, 3:58 PM EST

Twelve-year-old Noni Carter listened intently one day as her great aunts shared their ancestors true stories.

Those stories inspired a critically-acclaimed, historical fiction slave narrative that was finished by Noni's 15th birthday and is being published before her 19th.

Now, the Harvard University freshman's debut novel, Good Fortune, is poised to inspire 21st century youth to appreciate their history just as Alex Haley's Roots inspired his generation.

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