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Did you know that a Black woman helped the blind to see?Did you know the first woman Democrat who ran for president of the United States was Black?How can you change the world? History is full of examples of Black excellence. And because children are master mimics, If She Can Do It, I Can, Too highlights achievements of women in Black ""herstory."" Using rhymes, reflection, and research, children can imitate these pioneers to create a better future! What children will learn reading If She Can Do It... Twelve Black women who paved the way to make life better for everyone Success comes in many different forms Affirmations to boost positivity, confidence, and self-esteem Vision, belief, and hard work make you invincible You can do anything when you believe you can ""As the mother of two daughters, I know how important it is for young girls to believe that the sky is the limit. This book is filled with history, poetry, and illustrations of women we don't often see represented in children's books.""-Karen M.R. Townsend, Ph.D., women's empowerment and DEI expert ""De'Shawna Yamini masterfully weaved a message empowering children to reach for the stars with stories of women who excelled in their chosen field. If She Can Do It, I Can, Too inspires youth to dream big.""-Dr. Vonya L. Lewis-Thornton, professor of history and coordinator of Black Studies ""De'Shawna's book, If She Can Do It, I Can, Too, demonstrates excellent teaching. Students are empowered to become leaders by mimicking these African American achievers.-Boikai S. Twe, Ed.D., retired professor and chairperson of Psychology and Africana Studies

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De'Shawna Yamini empowers children, especially children of color, to know their worth, set goals, and work to achieve them. She guides students to find their purpose and follow their passions to increase college graduation rates. Dubbed ""Mrs. DY"" by her students, she nurtures lifelong relationships and ""goes the extra mile"" to help them fix tough problems. To invite Mrs. DY to speak to your students about Black history, career aspirations, and goal setting, visit DeShawnaYamini.com or IfSheCanDoIt.me. Best-selling author and award-winning publisher, Valerie J. Lewis Coleman serves professional speakers and experts to magnify and monetize their message by publishing quality books. With over fifteen years of experience in the book business, she has published over 140 authors and helped thousands of writers navigate the challenges of self-publishing. This expert divulges industry secrets on avoiding the top five mistakes made by 95% of new authors, pricing your book to sell, and identifying shady publishers. Valerie hosts citywide book events, which have connected over 700 authors to avid readers. Her dynamic presentation and knowledge of the business takes writers from pen to paper to published as they master self-publishing to make money! PenOfTheWriter.com

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