Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
Vashti Harrison, Vashti Harrison
I made up my mind to try. I tried and I was successful. – Bessie Coleman
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, including:
Nurse Mary Seacole
Politician Diane Abbott
Mathematician Katherine Johnson
Singer Shirley Bassey
Inspire your own little leader with the stories of these amazing women.
Reviews
a good book about strong women who faced racism but still stood strong
Senorita Daisy Rollercoaster 24.08.2024
I rated this book 5 stars because there was a fast runner who was called Florence Joyner. I liked her because she was the fastest runner in the world and I liked running too so she made me want to always try my best. This book taught me different life skills and fun facts that I will always remember.
Viscountess Letizia Pawprint 15.02.2024
It was a bit boring
Fairy Phoenix Sequins 11.08.2023
AMAZING very factual.
Director Panda Squirrel 22.07.2023
I like the story of mathematician Katherine Johnson, who is responsible about fly to Space.
Anonymous 11.07.2023
Was interesting
Baroness Blossom Glitterball 18.08.2022
I loved how it inspires how powerful black people are all over the world and that black people can be heroes to I would recommend to 7+
Nurse Jelly Volcano 16.08.2022
I like how their proven that different skin colours don't matter and we are all different and that's ok.
Mademoiselle Wanda Chocolate-mousse 02.08.2022
Lovely facts
Anonymous 27.07.2022
I thought that this book was extremely intriguing
Lady Sunny Scratchings 05.07.2022
I think it's an inspiring book of brave black women. I think I liked Rosa's part the most as she was really determined not to give up her seat for a white person and even though she went to jail she was still very brave. I would recommend this book to big kids.
Anonymous 11.01.2022
It’s a very powerful book, it made me feel very proud of being a young black woman. It’s very inspirational and interesting, I learnt a lot about different amazing women. It is a book I can relate to well.
Madam Angel Legend 15.09.2021
This book was amazing! Really inspiring and beautifully illustrated. 100% recommend.
Nurse Ursula Squirrel 31.08.2021
Star Reviewer
It was so interesting. I'd like to be the runner
Fairy Nectarine Nuggets 29.08.2021
I like reading about the different people
Doctor Tuesday Haystack 25.08.2021
I thought it was really really really good
Marshal Beany Rollercoaster 28.07.2021
Very informative. Liked that they added more than 40 women. I would recommend it to someone.
Commander Burp Ketchup 20.07.2021
I am enjoying reading each story everyday. I like little leaders because they are bold women in black history. I am studying so I can be like one of them when I grow older.
Empress Bernice Hoverboard 22.12.2020
It is really inspiring for everyone.It shows you can do anything! I recommend it to anyone who needs to learn black history or who needs inspiring
Dona Daisy Supermarket 06.09.2020
