Black Girl, Black Girl

(Hardback)

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A new inspiring picture book from the authors of Black Boy, Black Boy about self-esteem for African American girls, drawing on the history of the role models that 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 medalist Wilma Rudolph, civil rights activist Rosa Parks, 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

Author Bio

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. JORGE REDMOND currently works in the Buncombe County District Attorney's office as an Assistant District Attorney, and as an adjunct professor in South College's Legal Department.