The Book of Awesome Women Writers
Sheroes, Boundary Breakers, and Females who Changed the World (Historical Black Women Biographies) (Ages 13-18)
MJ Fievre author Becca Anderson author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Mango Media
Published:12th Aug '22
Should be back in stock very soon
- Becca’s books have sold upwards of 60,000 copies and counting, including Badass Affirmations that has been selling over 2,000 copies weekly!
- Becca Anderson contributed to several bestselling personal growth books including the million-selling Attitudes of Gratitude, and is co-author of The Gratitude Power Workbook.
- She runs a Silicon Valley book club that meets regularly at East West Bookstore in Mountain View.
- In addition to her popular Blogging Your Blessings blog, Anderson runs the Every Day Thankful Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Across all her platforms, she has over 100k followers and counting.
- She also blogs daily on The Blog of Awesome Women and The Daily Inspo.
- She has been featured on national tv as well as Bay Area's NBC and ABC afiliates. Anderson has been featured on NPR including KQED's FORUM, KPFA, KALX and also spirituality radio such as Coast-to-Coast.
- Anderson will be doing events in the great SF Bay Area, Los Angeles and speaking at a Unity Churches on the West Coast on gratitude, the power of prayer and women's spirituality.
Author and educator M.J. Fievre, BS Ed, and bestselling author Becca Anderson have teamed up in The Book of Awesome Black Women. In it, they share an uncensored history of the power of Black women like Sojourner Truth, Anita Hill, Wangari Maathai, Aretha Franklin, Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and so many more, whose stories embody strength, perseverance, and talent.
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.
“Formidable and daring, resilient and hopeful, The Book of Awesome Black Women is a beacon of acknowledgement for the transformative work Black women have done and continue to do. Rendered with simple truth and trail-blazing candor, we are honored by their lives, their stories, their grace and the inspirational precedent set for all to follow in their footsteps.”
—Bridgitte Jackson-Buckley, interviewer, memoirist, and author of The Gift of Crisis: How I Used Meditation to Go From Financial Failure to a Life of Purpose
“In The Book of Awesome Black Women: Mighty Females Who Changed History, Becca Anderson and M.J. Fievre remind us how central Black women are and have been to American and world history and culture. No matter how much you think you know about the awesomeness of Black women, this book will give you more reasons to celebrate what Black women have done and are destined to do. This book is a balm and a healing for all who will read it.”
—Marita Golden, author of The Strong Black Woman: How A Myth Endangers the Physical and Mental Health of Black Women
“The Book of Awesome Black Women is full of Black women trailblazers who have paved the way for future generations of Black girls to build their own achievements, successes, and triumphs. Here are the foremothers whose stories and lives will help teach young Black girls the power they hold within to change and redefine social boundaries.”
—Varla Ventura, author of Sheroes: Bold, Brash, and Absolutely Unabashed Superwomen
“A celebration of indomitable black women who scaled centuries of oppression to reach the mountaintop. The encapsulated biographies prove that the impossible can be possible.”
—Marlene Wagman-Geller, author of Women of Means: The Fascinating Biographies of Royals, Heiresses, Eccentrics and Other Poor Little Rich Girls
“The Book of Awesome Black Women is a powerful resource for young Black girls to empower themselves with the stories of their foremothers. The Black women in this book will guide and lead future generations to recognize that they have the love, strength, and ferocity to change their world.”
—Karen Arrington, author of Your Next Level Life: 7 Rules of Power, Confidence, and Opportunity for Black Women in America
“The world needs more works celebrating the excellence of strong, accomplished Black women! This is an excellent introduction to those who’ve earned their places in history.”
—Chrisanne Beckner, architectural historian, writer, and author of 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History
ISBN: 9781642509298
Dimensions: unknown
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200 pages