Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
Meet the little leaders. They're brave. They're bold. They changed the world.NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Did you know the treatment for leprosy was developed by a young scientist called Alice Ball? And Josephine Baker- world famous cabaret singer and dancer- was also a spy for the French résistance? 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. Inspire your own little leader with the stories of these amazing women. Review Be bold. Be courageous. Be you. Be true.
- Author: Vashti Harrison
- Why we love it: A must have for all libraries, inspire young minds with stories of these amazing black women trailblazers
- Paperback: 96 pages
- Reading Level: 5-7
- Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
