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Black Girl, Black Girl

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An inspiring new picture book from the authors of Black Boy, Black Boy centred around the importance of self-esteem for African American girls by drawing on the history of the role models that came before them. From the authors of Black Boy, Black Boy comes a... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Illustrations and rhyming text encourage Black girls to learn about the accomplishments of famous women in Black history and then forge their own paths.

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An inspiring new picture book from the authors of Black Boy, Black Boy centred around the importance of self-esteem for African American girls by drawing on the history of the role models that came before them.

From the authors of Black Boy, Black Boy comes a new inspiring picture book about self-esteem for black girls, drawing on the history of role models who came before them!

Dear girl, Black girl, rise up, it's time. It's a new day and a chance to shine.

From the first black female Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, to three-time Olympic gold medallist Wilma Rudolph, civil rights activist Claudette Colvin, and the first black female astronaut Mae Carol Jemison, there are so many inspirational women in Black history.

An uplifting and beautiful introduction to the strong women who have shaped history, Black Girl, Black Girl encourages young Black girls to rise with passion and to trust in their fierce spirit and magnificent grace.

Black Girl, Black Girl is perfect for those looking for:

  • uplifting books for kids
  • Black history books for kids
  • joyful books for empowerment

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728271149

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 October 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Explore

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Amanda Quartey

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 232.0mm

Height: 285.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Ali Biko Sulaiman Kamanda is an award-winning filmmaker and social entrepreneur from Sierra Leone, West Africa. He runs BIKO Studios, a cross-cultural film production company and is the President of Salone Rising, a not-for-profit organization that provides micro-financing and mentoring resources to small business owners in rural Sierra Leone.

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