Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

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.Author: Harrison, Vashti,author,Harrison, Vashti,illustrator
Contributors: Harrison, Vashti,author,Harrison, Vashti,illustrator
Binding: paperback
Number Of Pages: 96
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Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis
Format: Picture Book
Edition: 1
Published/Release Date: 31 Jan 2019
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher/Studio/Brand: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Author/Director/Artist: Vashti Harrison
Dimension (cm): 222x185x7 mm
Package Dimension (cm): 11x219x185 mm
Item Weight (g): 297
Package Weight (g): 270