Brave. Black. First.: 50+ African American Women Who Changed the World
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Authors: |
Hudson, Cheryl |
Lexile: |
1270, |
Publisher: |
Random House Children's Books |
BISAC/Subject: |
JNF018010, JNF007120, JNF053160 |
ISBN: |
9780525645832, Related ISBNs: 0525645810, 0525645829, 0525645837, 9780525645818, 9780525645825 |
Classification: |
Non-Fiction |
Number of pages: |
128, |
Audience: |
Children/juvenile |
Synopsis: Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, discover over fifty remarkable African American women whose unique skills and contributions paved the way for the next generation of young people. Perfect for fans of Rad Women Worldwide, Women in Science, and Girls Think of Everything.
Harriet Tubman guided the way.
Rosa Parks sat for equality.
Aretha Franklin sang from the soul.
Serena Williams bested the competition.
Michelle Obama transformed the White House.
Black women everywhere have changed the world!
Published in partnership with curators from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, this illustrated biography compilation captures the iconic moments of fifty African American women whose heroism and bravery rewrote the American story for the better.
They were fearless. They were bold. They were game changers.
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