Book
Little leaders : bold women in black history / Vashti Harrison.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316475112
- ISBN: 0316475114
- Physical Description: 87 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Little, Brown and Company, 2017.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Phillis Wheatley -- Sojourner Truth -- Harriet Tubman -- Rebecca Lee Crumpler -- Mary Bowser -- Mary Eliza Mahoney -- Charlotte E. Ray -- Ida B. Wells -- Zora Neale Hurston -- Alma Woodsey Thomas -- Alice Ball -- Bessie Coleman -- Augusta Savage -- Marian Anderson -- Josephine Baker -- Mahalia Jackson -- Rosa Parks -- Gwendolyn Brooks -- Ella Fitzgerald -- Mamie Phipps Clark -- Katherine Johnson -- Shirley Chisholm -- Althea Gibson -- Maya Angelou -- Nichelle Nichols -- Nina Simone -- Audre Lorde -- Raven Wilkinson -- Wilma Rudolph -- Marcelite Harris -- Angela Davis -- Octavia E. Butler -- Julie Dash -- Ruby Bridges -- Oprah Winfrey -- Gwen Ifill -- Dr. Mae Jemison -- Florence Joyner -- Lorna Simpson -- Dominique Dawes -- More little leaders. |
| Summary, etc.: | Based on her popular Instagram posts, debut author/illustrator Vashti Harrison shares the stories of 40 bold African American women who shaped history. |
| Target Audience Note: | Age: 8-12. |
| Awards Note: | Nutmeg Award Nominee, Elementary, 2022. |
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Available copies
- 73 of 82 copies available at Bibliomation.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Ansonia Public Library. (Show preferred library)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 82 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ansonia Public Library | J. 920 AA (Text) | 34045136857922 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Babcock Library - Ashford | J 920.72 Har (Text) | 33110144152210 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Beacon Falls Public Library | J 920 HAR (Text) | 33120000397551 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Beardsley & Memorial Library - Winsted | J920.72 HARRISO (Text) | 33750000069740 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Beekley Community Library - New Hartford | j920.72089 HARRISON, V. (Text) | 32544072597247 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bentley Memorial Library - Bolton | J 920.72 Har (Text) | 33160140214969 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bethel Public Library | J 920.72 H (Text) | 34030142396701 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bethel Public Library | J 920.72 H (Text) | 34030148181941 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bethel Public Library | J 920.72 H (Text) | 34030148181958 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 04/29/2024 |
| Bethel Public Library | J 920.72 H (Text) | 34030148181966 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
Electronic resources
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
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Summary
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Meet the little leaders. They're brave. They're bold. They changed the world. Featuring 40 trailblazing black women in history, this book educates and inspires as it relates true stories of women who broke boundaries and exceeded all expectations, including: Nurse Mary Seacole Politician Diane Abbott Mathematician Katherine Johnson Singer Shirley Bassey Bestselling author and artist Vashti Harrison pairs captivating text and beautiful illustrations as she tells the stories of both iconic and lesser-known female figures. Among these biographies, readers will find heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things.
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