Women of Hope: African Americans Who Made a Difference

"Women of Hope" introduces young readers to thirteen extraordinary African American women who defied expectations and changed the course of American history. Through concise, one-page biographies and compelling black-and-white photographs, children will learn about pioneers like Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Toni Morrison, and Mae C. Jemison. The book spans over a century, highlighting their achievements in journalism, politics, education, science, and the arts. It's an excellent resource for inspiring children aged 4-11 with stories of resilience, courage, and the power to make a difference.

The story of thirteen African American women who followed their hearts and changed America, now in paperback. Joyce Hansen's brief, well-crafted biographies, and the striking black-and-white photographs that accompany them, reveal the remarkable strength of thirteen African American women. Spanning over a century, these women, including Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Marian Wright Edelman, Toni Morrison, and Mae C. Jamison, blazed uncharted paths in journalism, politics, education, law, science, and the arts.