The Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

"Andrea: I think, this book is phenomenal. It’s a book that I wish I had it when I was a little girl. I think it’s great for young people to have these books. I was really happy to see that there was a book specifically for women in black history. We’ve talked about the need for more stories of people of colour, alongside this we also need to empower young girls and young women. Show them different stories of women who have persevered against the odds and who have been determined throughout history. Looking at the illustrations – they are so lovely and emblematic of her style. I enjoy how she celebrates each figure by placing them in their environment of expertise, while allowing the figure to stand out in bold colour against a softer background. “Our ancestors’ stories are often absent or diminished in cultural conversation ” Jamia: These concise, clear and compelling biographies capture our imaginations and provide important information with accessible language. My attention was held by both the powerful words and the colourful illustrations and I’ve seen children in my life light up while reading these stories. I was also thrilled to see a book about black history that illuminated black women’s specific role in driving change – since our ancestors’ stories are often absent or diminished in cultural conversation."