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This beautifully illustrated board book edition of instant bestseller Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History showcases women who changed the world and is the perfect goodnight book to inspire big dreams.
Featuring 18 trailblazing black women in American history, Dream Big, Little One is the irresistible board book adaptation of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History.
Among these women, you'll find heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things - bold women whose actions and beliefs contributed to making the world better for generations of girls and women to come. Whether they were putting pen to paper, soaring through the air or speaking up for the rights of others, the women profiled in these pages were all taking a stand against a world that didn't always accept them.
The leaders in this book may be little, but they all did something big and amazing, inspiring generations to come.
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“[An] inspiring volume for young readers…Perfect for exploring together at bedtime or for children to browse independently, a gorgeous invitation for children of all backgrounds, and especially for black girls, to learn about black women who were pioneers.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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“Provides a survey of trailblazing black women who have or are currently making American history. Short bios…are certain to foster conversation with young readers and future leaders.”
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“Harrison’s book focuses on great black women, and it’s lovely to see Lorna Simpson and Gwen Ifill ascend to the ranks of Marian Anderson and Bessie Coleman. Harrison wants readers to imagine themselves in such august company.”
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“If you want your young reader to have some insight into the role that black women played in the history of this country, this is the perfect gift.”
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“[In] this standout title…the amount of information included makes this book ideal for budding researchers or for small groups…This is a fantastic survey of black women who made and continue to make history. A must-have for youth nonfiction collections.”
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“Will undoubtedly inspire a new generation of high achievers.”
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Vashti Harrison's adorable, idiosyncratic drawings...are poster-worthy.
— O, the Oprah Magazine
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A New York Times Pick for Children's Books about Black History
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A USA Today bestseller
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A Huffington Post Pick of 24 Children's Books to Read to Your Kids for Black History Month
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A USA Today Pick for Black History Month
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A Pop Sugar Pick of Books to Teach Kids about Amazing Black Women
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A Publishers Weekly Pick of Best Anti-Racism Books for Kids
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About Vashti Harrison
Vashti Harrison earned an MFA degree in film and video from CalArts and a 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 became a freelance graphic designer and a picture-book illustrator.
About the Narrators
Robin Miles, named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, has twice won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, an Audie Award for directing, and many Earphones Awards. Her film and television acting credits include The Last Days of Disco, Primary Colors, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order, New York Undercover, National Geographic’s Tales from the Wild, All My Children, and One Life to Live. She regularly gives seminars to members of SAG and AFTRA actors’ unions, and in 2005 she started Narration Arts Workshop in New York City, offering audiobook recording classes and coaching. She holds a BA degree in theater studies from Yale University, an MFA in acting from the Yale School of Drama, and a certificate from the British American Drama Academy in England.
Bahni Turpin, winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and several prestigious Audie Awards for her narrations, was named a “Golden Voice” by AudioFile magazine in 2019. Publishers Weekly magazine named her Narrator of the Year for 2016. She is an ensemble member of the Cornerstone Theater Company in Los Angeles. She has guest starred in many television series, including NYPD Blue, Law & Order, Six Feet Under, Cold Case, What about Brian, and The Comeback. Film credits include Brokedown Palace, Crossroads, and Daughters of the Dust. She is also a member of the recording cast of The Help, which won numerous awards.