
The Book of Awesome Black Women
Celebrate Black Women Who Changed History
#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Modern History
Embrace Black girl magic and learn about the historical Black women who made their impact on society as we know it. In The Book of Awesome Black Women, celebrate the power of Black women who have shaped, and continue to shape, our future.
An uncensored history of the power of Black women. Whether you learned about these women in school or not, these Black women changed society and inspired future generations. Read all about women such as Sojourner Truth, Anita Hill, Wangari Maathai, Aretha Franklin, Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and so many more. Packed with mini biographies of big she-ros, The Book of Awesome Black Women features mighty Black women who are usually omitted from the history books. Discover their stories of strength, perseverance and talent.
The perfect gift for girls in your life. Driven by female empowerment, this collection of biographies tells the unique stories of strong voices that made a difference. From artists to activists, The Book of Awesome Black Women showcases a plethora of passions and skills to prove that strong is beautiful. These mighty Black women prove that your passions and drive are the most powerful things you have.
Inside The Book of Awesome Black Women, you’ll learn to:
- Recognize the importance of honoring Black intelligence, willpower, and passion
- Celebrate the strength of these revolutionaries
- Channel your inner womanhood
- Discover powerful stories of accomplishments achieved by Black women
If you enjoyed books like Herstory, The Book of Awesome Women, The Great Book of Badass Women, or Black Heroes, you’ll adore The Book of Awesome Black Women.
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Book details
- Author
- Becca Anderson, M.J. Fievre
- Imprint
- TMA Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 200
- Formats
- Paperback
- Series
- Awesome Books
- Ages
- 13-18
- Subjects
- Young Adult Nonfiction › Social Science › Sociology
Young Adult Nonfiction › Biography & Autobiography › Social Activists
Young Adult Nonfiction › Biography & Autobiography › Historical
Young Adult Nonfiction › Social Topics › Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance - Topics
- Black women in history · women's biographies · social activism · Black girl magic · historical figures · women's empowerment · inspirational women · civil rights
- ISBN-13
- 9781642509298
About the author
BECCA ANDERSON is a women’s studies scholar and the author of the bestselling The Book of Awesome Women. Her recent books include The Woman’s Book of Prayer, Prayers for Hard Times and Think Happy to Stay Happy.
Anderson helps run a Gratitude and Grace Circle that meets monthly at homes, churches, and bookstores in the San Francisco Bay Area.
When she’s not writing, Anderson maintains a daily spiritual and prayer practice and shares prayers, affirmations, and inspirational writings at her blogs covering daily inspiration and women’s history. Much of her work explores encouragement for people facing difficulty in life.
Becca lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
