
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
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Vashti Harrison
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Robin Miles
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Bahni Turpin
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Listening Length | 1 hour and 38 minutes |
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Author | Vashti Harrison |
Narrator | Robin Miles, Bahni Turpin |
Whispersync for Voice | Ready |
Audible.com Release Date | December 14, 2017 |
Publisher | Hachette Audio |
Program Type | Audiobook |
Version | Unabridged |
Language | English |
ASIN | B0788TKS1X |
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#3 in Activist Biographies for Children #5 in Science & Technology Biographies for Children #6 in Women Biographies for Children |
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Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2018
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I bought this for my friend's daughter, who is white. I'm white and I never had books about black leaders growing up. I think it is utterly important for white kids to learn about how black people have contributed to our culture. I never learned much about that in school as a kid. Teaching kids from a young age conditions them to see all people as equally capable and deserving of respect. Representation matters. She loves the book and loves sharing what she's learned from it with other students in her class.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2018
I love it. I hope to see more from Vashti Harrison soon.
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I purchased this book for my daughter not realizing the bios were as in-depth as they are. I say the illustrations and sort of assumed it was a book geared toward a younger crowd. I’m so glad that I was wrong. The bios included in the book range from women I’d heard of and studied to women I was glad to be learning about. While the bios are in-depth and include complex words, my toddler will sit two to three bios at a time. And I know as she gets older she’ll sit through more and we can discus both the history (and the new vocabulary).
I love it. I hope to see more from Vashti Harrison soon.
I love it. I hope to see more from Vashti Harrison soon.

5.0 out of 5 stars
Adorable illustrations, even better mini bios
By WKJones on March 8, 2018
I purchased this book for my daughter not realizing the bios were as in-depth as they are. I say the illustrations and sort of assumed it was a book geared toward a younger crowd. I’m so glad that I was wrong. The bios included in the book range from women I’d heard of and studied to women I was glad to be learning about. While the bios are in-depth and include complex words, my toddler will sit two to three bios at a time. And I know as she gets older she’ll sit through more and we can discus both the history (and the new vocabulary).By WKJones on March 8, 2018
I love it. I hope to see more from Vashti Harrison soon.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2017
I included an example of what each Bio page is like. So cute and beautiful and easy to read!
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Beautiful illustrations with a one page summary of each woman's life. Covers more women than I anticipated, which is a bonus. I love that there is a book covering women from Black history all in one place. I want my four girls growing up to know about women of all races and time periods that have made a difference, not just white girls/women who look like them. I think for women to really move forward in our world, we all (men and women) need to understand all women and their unique contributions in their unique spheres, so thank you Vashti Harrison for providing this beautiful, informative, and well done product so we can have this learning tool in our home for my girls to grow up reading these women's stories.
I included an example of what each Bio page is like. So cute and beautiful and easy to read!
I included an example of what each Bio page is like. So cute and beautiful and easy to read!

5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product!
By Kaylee on December 6, 2017
Beautiful illustrations with a one page summary of each woman's life. Covers more women than I anticipated, which is a bonus. I love that there is a book covering women from Black history all in one place. I want my four girls growing up to know about women of all races and time periods that have made a difference, not just white girls/women who look like them. I think for women to really move forward in our world, we all (men and women) need to understand all women and their unique contributions in their unique spheres, so thank you Vashti Harrison for providing this beautiful, informative, and well done product so we can have this learning tool in our home for my girls to grow up reading these women's stories.By Kaylee on December 6, 2017
I included an example of what each Bio page is like. So cute and beautiful and easy to read!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2017
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I’m a 28 year old woman and I bought this book for myself! I am completely in love with how soft the cover is and the illustrations are beautiful! This book was needed! I really really hope the author comes out with a book about Bold Men in Black History also

5.0 out of 5 stars
Everything about this book is BEAUTIFUL
By kori on December 6, 2017
I’m a 28 year old woman and I bought this book for myself! I am completely in love with how soft the cover is and the illustrations are beautiful! This book was needed! I really really hope the author comes out with a book about Bold Men in Black History also
By kori on December 6, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2017
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I preordered and was bursting with excitement to come home to the package on release day. My just turned 5 year old and I both loved the size, quality, and illustrations of "girls who are brown like me." We decided to read about one of these women each night at bedtime.
I tried to start at the beginning, but we haven't yet talked about slavery and I shudder to explain its horrors to my precious little girl, so I decided to start at the back (Dominique Dawes, gymnast). This reverse historical order seems to resonate well with a young child.
I like the encyclopedic style, with each narrative standing on its own. There is enough said about each woman's childhood to which a little girl can connect.
Excellent work! We are proud to have this addition to our home library. Thank you, Vashti.
I tried to start at the beginning, but we haven't yet talked about slavery and I shudder to explain its horrors to my precious little girl, so I decided to start at the back (Dominique Dawes, gymnast). This reverse historical order seems to resonate well with a young child.
I like the encyclopedic style, with each narrative standing on its own. There is enough said about each woman's childhood to which a little girl can connect.
Excellent work! We are proud to have this addition to our home library. Thank you, Vashti.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2018
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Let me start off by saying that this is a very nice book. The illustrations are quite cute and have an endearing quality about them. This includes a very nice selection of black women. This goes way beyond Harriet Tubman and Maya Angelou(allthough they are included) and introduces many women who you will never learn about in K-12 education. However, I would not recommend this to younger children because its not written in a way that is engaging to them. As much as my 5 year old loves these illustrations, the writing just doesn’t excite her or keep her attention.

4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Older Kids
By Kristi on August 25, 2018
Let me start off by saying that this is a very nice book. The illustrations are quite cute and have an endearing quality about them. This includes a very nice selection of black women. This goes way beyond Harriet Tubman and Maya Angelou(allthough they are included) and introduces many women who you will never learn about in K-12 education. However, I would not recommend this to younger children because its not written in a way that is engaging to them. As much as my 5 year old loves these illustrations, the writing just doesn’t excite her or keep her attention.
By Kristi on August 25, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2017
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Great great great illustrations and content for my beautiful black princess. I didn’t get to fully review the book, but it was captivated and kept turning pages to the point you thought I bought it for myself.
I was thoroughly pleased with what I seen, so much I copped one for the homie and his daughter. If you purchase this book, you will not be disappointed.
There have been only two things I have preordered in the past five years: J. Cole - For Your Eyes Only and this book. So far 2 for 2 on this preorder tip!
-Be Easy
I was thoroughly pleased with what I seen, so much I copped one for the homie and his daughter. If you purchase this book, you will not be disappointed.
There have been only two things I have preordered in the past five years: J. Cole - For Your Eyes Only and this book. So far 2 for 2 on this preorder tip!
-Be Easy
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2017
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Hands down this is one of the cutest and most fulfilling purchases that I have made for my little girl. The illustrations are heartwarming and beautiful, but the information on each of the inspiring leaders is awe inspiring. It's such a great way to teach my little one about the potential she has in her life. I'm planning on gifting it to all of my friends who are expecting babies and have little ones at home.
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Kim
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must buy for all ages
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2018Verified Purchase
What a beautiful book for all ages my 10yr old , 5yr old and 3yr old all love it... I asked my 5yr old if she liked it she said yes mummy it's full of black girls that look like me 💚
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nina witteridge
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Well.worth its money
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2020Verified Purchase
So I got this for my just 4 year old boy who does like a book before bed. I've been on a quest to find books that aren't entirely full of white heterosexual middle class imagery. This had great reviews and suggested age was about 4 up.
Its a lovely book and actually I personally found it quite interesting, and informative. The illustrations are just lovely.
It is though a bit wordy for your average 4 year old reader. (Non reader) we have read the athlete ones as that's what he has chosen, and he liked those. He's a little young to understand some of the more complex words , but it's certainly one that will be referred back to over the next few years. I'll definitely be reading to my daughter when she's older too.
It makes a refreshing change to see some pages filled with strong powerful determined achieving Women.
Nice book well worth its money but id say 6 year old and upwards.
Its a lovely book and actually I personally found it quite interesting, and informative. The illustrations are just lovely.
It is though a bit wordy for your average 4 year old reader. (Non reader) we have read the athlete ones as that's what he has chosen, and he liked those. He's a little young to understand some of the more complex words , but it's certainly one that will be referred back to over the next few years. I'll definitely be reading to my daughter when she's older too.
It makes a refreshing change to see some pages filled with strong powerful determined achieving Women.
Nice book well worth its money but id say 6 year old and upwards.

4.0 out of 5 stars
Well.worth its money
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2020
So I got this for my just 4 year old boy who does like a book before bed. I've been on a quest to find books that aren't entirely full of white heterosexual middle class imagery. This had great reviews and suggested age was about 4 up.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2020
Its a lovely book and actually I personally found it quite interesting, and informative. The illustrations are just lovely.
It is though a bit wordy for your average 4 year old reader. (Non reader) we have read the athlete ones as that's what he has chosen, and he liked those. He's a little young to understand some of the more complex words , but it's certainly one that will be referred back to over the next few years. I'll definitely be reading to my daughter when she's older too.
It makes a refreshing change to see some pages filled with strong powerful determined achieving Women.
Nice book well worth its money but id say 6 year old and upwards.
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Love it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2020Verified Purchase
Love this little book, I bought this for my childminding setting and although I myself am white I feel like black people particularly women are underrepresented in history and it’s amazing to be able to look through the many achievements and accomplishments that some of these women have made. I think it’s important to have strong positive role models for anyone who walks through my door and stories that inspire them to dream big and that’s what this little book does. (It’s also a good little read for the adults too which is a big plus for any book aimed at children)
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J A
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exceptional!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2019Verified Purchase
I love this book!
I own it as an adult and bought many as Christmas gifts for children.
They are empowering, educational and colourful.
A much needed piece of literature in black history to inform and empower us all. Its brilliant!
I own it as an adult and bought many as Christmas gifts for children.
They are empowering, educational and colourful.
A much needed piece of literature in black history to inform and empower us all. Its brilliant!

5.0 out of 5 stars
Exceptional!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2019
I love this book!Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2019
I own it as an adult and bought many as Christmas gifts for children.
They are empowering, educational and colourful.
A much needed piece of literature in black history to inform and empower us all. Its brilliant!
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Stephanie
5.0 out of 5 stars
An inspiration
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2018Verified Purchase
The book itself is beautifully designed in all it's wonders - Harrison's style and use of colour makes this so visually pleasing and on top of that it's educational! These are the types of books that children should be reading - uplifting and inspirational. Moreover considering the lack of ethnic minorities in children's books as a whole (that I'm aware of in the UK) I see this as a very much needed & welcome edition as one that doesn't focus on struggle persay, but moreso on achievement. I very much look forward to her next book.
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