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When black girls dream big

An African American girl finds inspiration and affirmation in the lives of historic women like Sojourner Truth, Michelle Obama, Billie Holiday and Zora Neale Hurston.

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Main Author: Moore, Tanisia (Author)
Other Authors: Paul, Robert, Jr (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Scholastic Press, 2024.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
African American women > Juvenile fiction.
Role models > Juvenile fiction.
Inspiration > Juvenile fiction.
Identity (Psychology) > Juvenile fiction.
African Americans > Juvenile fiction.
Women > Juvenile fiction.
Identity > Juvenile fiction.
Picture books.
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Summary:An African American girl finds inspiration and affirmation in the lives of historic women like Sojourner Truth, Michelle Obama, Billie Holiday and Zora Neale Hurston.
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Audience:Ages 4-8.
Grades 2-3.
ISBN:9781338776201
1338776207
Author Notes:Tanisia Moore views writing as her avenue for giving hope, sharing life's lessons, and sparking imaginations. She is the author of the companion picture books I Am My Ancestors' Wildest Dreams and When Black Girls Dream Big, both illustrated by Robert Paul Jr., as well as Wash Day Love illustrated by Raissa Figueroa. She lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with her family. Learn more at tanisiamoore.com.

Robert Paul Jr. has a love for people and everyone's unique story. He hopes to help children lead fun, positive, and enriched lives through storytelling. Illustrating When Black Girls Dream Big allowed him to pay tribute to the legacy of the prolific Black women in the story, as well as the countless Black women throughout history and his own life who have inspired him. Robert lives in Houston, Texas, with his family. You can see more of his work at steadfast.tv.

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