Title: Little Leaders:
Bold Women in Black History
Author: Vashti Harrison
Genre: juvenile non-fiction, African American history,
women’s history
While my son and I were at the library picking out books for
him, I found this little gem in the new books section and checked it out for me
since it was calling out to my inner history nerd. Harrison profiles 40 African
American women, some well-known (Oprah, Harriet Tubman, etc.) while others were
new to me (Julie Dash, Mary Eliza Mahoney, etc.).
The women profiled are a
mixture of living inspiration and historical icons. Each woman profiled has a
simplified, one-page biography with language suitable for older elementary and
middle school kids. Each biography has a corresponding, full-page, full color
illustration. The poses of each woman appear to be based on a template, but
this doesn’t mean the illustrations are boring- they are reminiscent of paper
dolls and give the book a classy and elegant tone. At the end of the book, the author
lists further suggested books, movies, and musical recordings to enhance the
reader’s curiosity.
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