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Bold Words from Black Women
Inspiration and Truths from 50 Extraordinary Leaders Who Helped Shape Our World
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About The Book
This incredible volume honors fifty modern women, presented with their own words, who have dared to raise their voices and persevere through hardship and injustice to become revolutionaries and dreamers, artists and creators.
Featuring women like musical powerhouse Beyoncé Knowles; tennis star Serena Williams; Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; and activist Angela Davis, this stylish book is perfect for any reader who is seeking grace, courage, strength, and self-love.
About The Illustrator
Monica Ahanonu is a freelance illustrator working and living in Los Angeles. She has worked with companies such as The New York Times, InStyle, Adidas, Sprite, Salvatore Ferragamo, DreamWorks Animation and more. Afropunk.com describes Monica’s style as “expressive portraits that bring an extra dimension to each subject.” You can follow her work on Instagram at @MonicaAhanonu.
Product Details
- Publisher: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (January 18, 2022)
- Length: 112 pages
- ISBN13: 9781534463943
- Grades: 3 and up
- Ages: 8 - 99
- Lexile ® 1200L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
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- Children's Non-Fiction > People & Places > United States > African-American
- Children's Non-Fiction > Performing Arts > General
- Children's Non-Fiction > Girls & Women
Raves and Reviews
Honest, inspirational, and unapologetic declarations of the trials and triumphs of Black womanhood.
– Kirkus Reviews, 1/1/2022
The quotes are uniformly reassuring and inspirational, and several speak directly about self-acceptance and finding one's
way. Be sure to leave this out where browsers can readily access its affirmative messages.
– Booklist, 1/1/2022
Awards and Honors
- CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book
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