James Haskins was an acclaimed novelist and author who had a net worth of $1.3 million. He was born in 1941 and was known for his award-winning books dealing with the African-American experience, such as Bricktop and the four-book Count Your Way series. He was a multiple-time Coretta Scott King Award-winner for books like The Story of Stevie Wonder.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.3 Million (2024)
About
Acclaimed author remembered for his award-winning books dealing with the African-American experience, such as Bricktop and the four-book Count Your Way series. He was a multiple-time Stevie Wonder.
Before Fame
He worked as a Wall Street stock trader before becoming a teacher in Harlem.
Trivia
His picture book The Cotton Club inspired the Oscar-nominated 1984 movie of the same name.
Family Life
He was survived by his wife Kathy, two daughters and a son.
Associated With
Many of his books deal with the lives of real-life figures in African-American history, including Rosa Parks.
