Overview

This beautifully illustrated board book edition of instant bestseller Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History showcases women who changed the world and is the perfect goodnight book to inspire big dreams. Featuring 18 trailblazing black women in American history, Dream Big, Little One is the irresistible board book adaptation of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History. Among these women, you'll find heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things - bold women whose actions and beliefs contributed to making the world better for generations of girls and women to come. Whether they were putting pen to paper, soaring through the air or speaking up for the rights of others, the women profiled in these pages were all taking a stand against a world that didn't always accept them. The leaders in this book may be little, but they all did something big and amazing, inspiring generations to come.

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9781549114366

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Vashti Harrison's adorable, idiosyncratic drawings...are poster-worthy.-- ""O, the Oprah Magazine"" ""[An] inspiring volume for young readers...Perfect for exploring together at bedtime or for children to browse independently, a gorgeous invitation for children of all backgrounds, and especially for black girls, to learn about black women who were pioneers."" -- ""Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"" ""[In] this standout title...the amount of information included makes this book ideal for budding researchers or for small groups...This is a fantastic survey of black women who made and continue to make history. A must-have for youth nonfiction collections."" -- ""School Library Journal (starred review)"" ""Harrison's book focuses on great black women, and it's lovely to see Lorna Simpson and Gwen Ifill ascend to the ranks of Marian Anderson and Bessie Coleman. Harrison wants readers to imagine themselves in such august company."" -- ""New York Times Book Review"" ""If you want your young reader to have some insight into the role that black women played in the history of this country, this is the perfect gift."" -- ""NBC News"" ""Provides a survey of trailblazing black women who have or are currently making American history. Short bios...are certain to foster conversation with young readers and future leaders."" -- ""USA Today"" ""Will undoubtedly inspire a new generation of high achievers."" -- ""Shelf Awareness""

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Vashti Harrison is the New York Times bestselling creator of Big, which was awarded the 2024 Caldecott Medal, a Coretta Scott King Book Award Author Honor, and a Coretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator Honor, in addition to being a National Book Award finalist. Vashti is also the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of Little Leaders, Little Dreamers, and Little Legends, and the illustrator of Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe (for which she received a Coretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator Honor), Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love, Andrea Beaty's I Love You Like Yellow, and Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic's Hello, Star, among others. A two-time recipient of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Children, Vashti lives in Brooklyn, New York, and invites you to visit her online @vashtiharrison or at vashtiharrison.com. Robin Miles is a veteran of Broadway, classical plays, television, film, and audiobooks. An AudioFile Golden Voice, she has won numerous Earphones Awards, ALA Awards, and Audie Award nominations. Bahni Turpin has guest starred in many television series, including NYPD Blue, Law & Order, Six Feet Under, and Cold Case. Her film credits include Brokedown Palace and Crossroads. She has won numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and three prestigious Audie Awards.

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