Little Leaders: Visionary Women Around the World

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Little Leaders: Visionary Women Around the World by Vashti Harrison is a children's book that celebrates the achievements of inspirational women throughout history and across the globe. It introduces young readers to a diverse array of women from various fields, showcasing their groundbreaking contributions and the impact they've had on the world. With beautiful illustrations and engaging narratives, it aims to inspire and educate children about perseverance, courage, and innovation.
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You might enjoy this collection if you're inspired by the remarkable achievements of women throughout history. Perfect for young readers, it highlights the stories of influential women from various backgrounds, showcasing how they overcame obstacles to make a difference. The beautiful illustrations and engaging storytelling offer an empowering reading experience for children and adults alike.

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Little Leaders: Visionary Women Around the World

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From the New York Times bestselling creator of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History comes the highly anticipated follow-up, celebrating the lives of inspirational women around the world.

Meet the little leaders. They're brave. They're bold. They changed the world.

Featuring the true stories of 40 inspirational women creators - from writers to inventors, artists to scientists - this book is as inspirational as it is educational.

Readers will meet trailblazing women such as revolutionary architect Zaha Hadid, actor/inventor Hedy Lamarr, environmental activist Wangari Maathai, modernist painter and animator Mary Blair, and physicist Chien-Shiung Wu.

Some names will be familiar, some will not - but all these women had a lasting impact on their fields.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241346884

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 223.0mm

Weight: 297g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Vashti Harrison earned her MFA in Film/Video from CalArts and BA from the University of Virginia. Her experimental films and documentaries have shown around the world at film festivals. After a brief stint in television as a production coordinator, she is now a freelance graphic designer and a picture-book illustrator. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, USA.

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