Lavonda Kay Broadnax

Digital project coordinator at the Library of Congress

About

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Broadnax was selected for her wonderful bibliography project, “Selected Literature Published by the Civil War Soul Sisters.” The project showcases the writings of “…black women who lived during the U.S. Civil War, [during] a time when it was illegal for most African Americans to learn to read or write.”

Awards Won

Title Year
hurston.jpg Zora Neale Hurston Award

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The award is given to an individual RUSA member who has demonstrated leadership in promoting African American literature. More information can be found here: .
2013 - Winner(s)