Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

Vashti Harrison's 'Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History' is a beautifully illustrated collection of 40 short biographies of influential Black women. From well-known figures like Maya Angelou and Sojourner Truth to lesser-known but equally impactful leaders such as chemist Alice Ball and pilot Bessie Coleman, this book highlights their struggles and triumphs. It's designed to educate and inspire children aged 4-11, offering powerful stories of resilience, courage, and breaking barriers. Parents will appreciate its ability to introduce important historical figures and foster conversations about justice, perseverance, and making a difference in the world.

A NEW YORK TIMES INSTANT BESTSELLER!A USA TODAY BESTSELLER! This beautifully illustrated book introduces readers of all ages to 40 women who changed the world. Featuring forty trailblazing black women in American history, Little Leaders educates and inspires as it relates true stories of breaking boundaries and achieving beyond expectations. Illuminating text paired with irresistible illustrations bring to life both iconic and lesser-known female figures of Black history such as abolitionist Sojourner Truth, pilot Bessie Coleman, chemist Alice Ball, politician Shirley Chisholm, mathematician Katherine Johnson, poet Maya Angelou, and filmmaker Julie Dash. Among these biographies, readers will find heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things - bold women whose actions and beliefs contributed to making the world better for generations of girls and women to come. Whether they were putting pen to paper, soaring through the air or speaking up for the rights of others, the women profiled in these pages were all taking a stand against a world that didn't always accept them. The leaders in this book may be little, but they all did something big and amazing, inspiring generations to come.