Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
Vashti Harrison
(Author)
Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Meet the little leaders. They're brave. They're bold. They changed the world. Featuring 40 trailblazing black women in the world's history, this book educates and inspires as it relates true stories of women who broke boundaries and exceeded all expectations.Debut author/illustrator Vashti Harrison pairs captivating text with stunning illustrations as she tells the stories of both iconic and lesser-known female figures of black history, including:
Nurse Mary Seacole
Politician Diane Abbott
Mathematician Katherine Johnson
Singer Shirley Bassey
Among these biographies, readers will find heroes, role models and everyday women who did extraordinary things.
Product Details
Price
$16.99
$15.80
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publish Date
December 05, 2017
Pages
96
Dimensions
7.5 X 8.8 X 0.5 inches | 0.86 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780316475112
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About the Author
Vashti Harrison, author and illustrator of the bestselling Little Leaders: Bold Women In Black History, is an artist, author and filmmaker with a passion for storytelling. She earned her MFA in film/video from California Institute of the Arts, where she snuck into animation and illustration classes to learn from Disney and DreamWorks legends. There she rekindled a love for drawing and painting. Now she uses her love of both film and illustration to craft beautiful stories for children.
Reviews
"A book of amazing, phenomenal women."--The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
"This book just begs to be picked up.... Purely magical. Perfect for exploring together at bedtime or for children to browse independently, a gorgeous invitation for children of all backgrounds, and especially for black girls, to learn about black women who were pioneers."--Kirkus Reviews
"Little Leaders will undoubtedly inspire a new generation of high achievers."--Shelf Awareness
"If you want your young reader to have some insight into the role that black women played in the history of this country, this is the perfect gift."--NBC News
"This appealing book reminds young readers that every great leader began as a little leader, taking their first steps towards something big."--A Mighty Girl
"With darling illustrations and short, easy to read biographies, the book is perfect for children and the young at heart."--Upworthy
"Beautifully designed and chock-full of information, this is a fantastic survey of black women who made and continue to make history."--School Library Journal
"Harrison's book focuses on great black women, and it's lovely to see Lorna Simpson and Gwen Ifill ascend to the ranks of Marian Anderson and Bessie Coleman. Harrison wants readers to imagine themselves in such august company; her adorable illustrations depict all of these figures as a little black girl, an everygirl, in a variety of costumes and backdrops."--New York Times Book Review
"This book just begs to be picked up.... Purely magical. Perfect for exploring together at bedtime or for children to browse independently, a gorgeous invitation for children of all backgrounds, and especially for black girls, to learn about black women who were pioneers."--Kirkus Reviews
"Little Leaders will undoubtedly inspire a new generation of high achievers."--Shelf Awareness
"If you want your young reader to have some insight into the role that black women played in the history of this country, this is the perfect gift."--NBC News
"This appealing book reminds young readers that every great leader began as a little leader, taking their first steps towards something big."--A Mighty Girl
"With darling illustrations and short, easy to read biographies, the book is perfect for children and the young at heart."--Upworthy
"Beautifully designed and chock-full of information, this is a fantastic survey of black women who made and continue to make history."--School Library Journal
"Harrison's book focuses on great black women, and it's lovely to see Lorna Simpson and Gwen Ifill ascend to the ranks of Marian Anderson and Bessie Coleman. Harrison wants readers to imagine themselves in such august company; her adorable illustrations depict all of these figures as a little black girl, an everygirl, in a variety of costumes and backdrops."--New York Times Book Review
