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Brave. Black. First. by Cheryl Willis Hudson

Brave. Black. First.

50+ African American Women Who Changed the World

Cheryl Willis Hudson

Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · January 10, 2023

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Who it’s for
Meet more than 50 Black women whose achievements helped shape the American story.
Themes
Black women's achievements, Courage and heroism, African American legacy
Genres
Biographies of Women for Kids, African American Life (U.S.), Civil & Human Rights

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About this book

Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, discover over 50 remarkable Black women whose unique skills and contributions paved the way for the next generation of young people. Fearless. Bold. Game changers. Harriet Tubman guided the way. Rosa Parks sat for equality. Aretha Franklin sang from the soul. Serena Williams bested the competition. Michelle Obama transformed the White House.

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Black women everywhere have changed the world! Published in partnership with curators from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, this illustrated biography compilation captures the iconic moments of 50 Black women whose heroism and bravery rewrote the American story for the better. "A beautifully illustrated testament to the continuing excellence and legacy of African American women." -Kirkus Reviews

Women Who Made History

Meet more than 50 Black women whose achievements helped shape the American story.

Come here for

  • A wide-ranging introduction to remarkable Black women across fields
  • Illustrated biographies centered on iconic moments and lasting contributions

Expect

  • Concise profiles of more than 50 women
  • A celebratory look at courage, skill, and legacy

Where it sits

African American Life (U.S.)65%
Biographies of Women for Kids51%
Civil & Human Rights37%

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Publisher categories

  • Biographies of Women for Kids
  • African American Life (U.S.)
  • Self-Esteem & Independence
Authors
Cheryl Willis Hudson
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
January 10, 2023
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Black women's achievements · Courage and heroism · African American legacy
Reading lane
Biographies of Women for Kids