This Little Leaders book an ode to Black History Month and the bold black women who hold up the foundation of our country. Every page magnifies a small woman who played (or plays) a huge part in shaped our country into its current form. The simple books shows that any person, no matter their race or gender, can become any inspiration for others.
— Clare#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.