Celebrate Black Women Who Changed History
#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Modern History
Embrace Black girl magic and learn about the historical Black women who made their impact on society as we know it. In The Book of Awesome Black Women, celebrate the power of Black women who have shaped, and continue to shape, our future.
An uncensored history of the power of Black women. Whether you learned about these women in school or not, these Black women changed society and inspired future generations. Read all about women such as Sojourner Truth, Anita Hill, Wangari Maathai, Aretha Franklin, Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and so many more. Packed with mini biographies of big she-ros, The Book of Awesome Black Women features mighty Black women who are usually omitted from the history books. Discover their stories of strength, perseverance and talent.
The perfect gift for girls in your life. Driven by female empowerment, this collection of biographies tells the unique stories of strong voices that made a difference. From artists to activists, The Book of Awesome Black Women showcases a plethora of passions and skills to prove that strong is beautiful. These mighty Black women prove that your passions and drive are the most powerful things you have.
Inside The Book of Awesome Black Women, you'll learn to:
Recognize the importance of honoring Black intelligence, willpower, and passion
Celebrate the strength of these revolutionaries
Channel your inner womanhood
Discover powerful stories of accomplishments achieved by Black women
If you enjoyed books like Herstory, The Book of Awesome Women, The Great Book of Badass Women, or Black Heroes, you'll adore The Book of Awesome Black Women.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"Formidable and daring, resilient and hopeful, The Book of Awesome Black Women is a beacon of acknowledgement for the transformative work Black women have done and continue to do. Rendered with simple truth and trail-blazing candor, we are honored by their lives, their stories, their grace and the inspirational precedent set for all to follow in their footsteps."
-Bridgitte Jackson-Buckley, interviewer, memoirist, and author of The Gift of Crisis: How I Used Meditation to Go From Financial Failure to a Life of Purpose
"In The Book of Awesome Black Women: Mighty Females Who Changed History, Becca Anderson and M.J. Fievre remind us how central Black women are and have been to American and world history and culture. No matter how much you think you know about the awesomeness of Black women, this book will give you more reasons to celebrate what Black women have done and are destined to do. This book is a balm and a healing for all who will read it."
-Marita Golden, author of The Strong Black Woman: How A Myth Endangers the Physical and Mental Health of Black Women
"The Book of Awesome Black Women is full of Black women trailblazers who have paved the way for future generations of Black girls to build their own achievements, successes, and triumphs. Here are the foremothers whose stories and lives will help teach young Black girls the power they hold within to change and redefine social boundaries."
-Varla Ventura, author of Sheroes: Bold, Brash, and Absolutely Unabashed Superwomen
"A celebration of indomitable black women who scaled centuries of oppression to reach the mountaintop. The encapsulated biographies prove that the impossible can be possible."
-Marlene Wagman-Geller, author of Women of Means: The Fascinating Biographies of Royals, Heiresses, Eccentrics and Other Poor Little Rich Girls
"The Book of Awesome Black Women is a powerful resource for young Black girls to empower themselves with the stories of their foremothers. The Black women in this book will guide and lead future generations to recognize that they have the love, strength, and ferocity to change their world."
-Karen Arrington, author of Your Next Level Life: 7 Rules of Power, Confidence, and Opportunity for Black Women in America
"The world needs more works celebrating the excellence of strong, accomplished Black women! This is an excellent introduction to those who've earned their places in history."
-Chrisanne Beckner, architectural historian, writer, and author of 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History
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Sprache
Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Für Jugendliche
US School Grade: From Seventh Grade to Twelfth Grade, Interest Age: From 13 to 18 years
Produkt-Hinweis
Illustrationen
black and white images throughout; 40 Illustrations
Maße
Höhe: 213 mm
Breite: 137 mm
Dicke: 13 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-64250-929-8 (9781642509298)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Becca
Anderson comes from a long line of preachers and teachers from Ohio
and Kentucky. The teacher's side of her family led her to become a women's
studies scholar and the author of The Book of Awesome
Women. An avid collector of meditations, prayers and blessings, she
helps run a "Gratitude and Grace Circle"' which meets at homes, churches and
bookstores monthly in the San Francisco-Bay Area where she currently resides.
Becca Anderson credits her spiritual practice with helping her recover from
cancer and wants to share this with anyone who is facing difficulty in their
life.
Author of Think Happy to Stay
Happy and Every Day Thankful, Becca Anderson
shares her inspirational writings and suggested acts of kindness at
https://thedailyinspoblog.wordpress.com/
She also blogs about
Awesome Women, like those in her book Badass
Affirmations, at https://theblogofawesomewomen.wordpress.com/
Born in Port-au-Prince, M.J. Fievre, B.S. Ed, earned a bachelor's degree in education from Barry University. A seasoned K-12 teacher, a creator of safe spaces, and an initiator of difficult conversations, she spent much time building up her students, helping them feel comfortable in their own skin, and affirming their identities. Her close relationships with parents and students led her to look more closely at how we can balance protecting a child's innocence with preparing them for the realities of life. She has taught creative writing workshops to children and teens at the O Miami Poetry Festival and the Miami Art Museum, as well as in various schools in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia), Port-au-Prince (Haiti), and South Florida. She's also been a keynote speaker at Tufts University (Massachusetts), Howard University (Washington, DC), the University of Miami (Florida), and Michael College (Vermont) and has served as a panelist at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference (AWP).
M.J.'s publishing career began as a teenager in her native Haiti. At nineteen years old, she signed her first book contract with Hachette-Deschamps for the publication of a YA book titled La Statuette Malefique. Since then, M.J. has released nine YA books in French that are widely read in Europe and the French Antilles, and she is the author of the award-winning Badass Black Girl book series for tweens and teens (in English). One Moore Book published M.J.'s first children's book, I Am Riding, as part of a special limited series edited by Edwidge Danticat. A middle-grade book, Young Trailblazers, and picture book, Sam Is Afraid of Christmas, are both set to be released by DragonFruit in the fall of 2021.
As the ReadCaribbean program coordinator for the prestigious Miami Book Fair, M.J. directs and produces the children's cultural show Taptap Krik? Krak! For her podcast, MJ has interviewed many literary legends, including Edwidge Danticat, Alice Randall, and Nikki Giovanni.
Contents
Introductions - MJ Fievre and Becca Anderson
Chapter One - Hidden Figures No Longer: Black Women in STEM
Chapter Two - SHEroes: Unstoppable Black Women Who Busted Down Barriers
Chapter Three - Amazing Artists: Musicians, Actors and Other Creators of Color
Chapter Four - The Truest Eyes: Awesome Black Women Writers
Chapter Five - Let a New Earth Rise: Poets & Literary Pioneers
Chapter Six - Recovering and Reclaiming Identities: Black Women in Visual Arts
Chapter Seven - All-Kinds-of-Awesome Athletes: Women and Girls Who Leveled the Playing Field
Chapter Eight - Activists Who Kick A**: Fighting For Civil Rights, Human Right, Queer Rights & Climates Rights
Chapter Nine - Unbought & Unbossed: Black Women Fighting for Equality
Chapter Ten - Black Women Leading the Way: Mighty in the Classroom, the Military, and the Church
Chapter Eleven - Black Bodies on the Move: Awesome Black Models and Dancers
Chapter Twelve - SHEO's & SHEroes: Black Women Give Back and Make the Best
Bosses
Conclusion
