Our Brave Foremothers: Celebrating 100 Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous Women Who Changed the Course of History

by Rozella Kennedy Narrated by Deanna Anthony

Overview

Inspired by her own foremothers' legacies and the friendships formed throughout her life, Rozella*Kennedy centers and celebrates the stories of 100 Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous women-both famous and little-known-who changed the course of US history.
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In the beautiful pages of Our Brave Foremothers, discover an intergenerational, intercultural bouquet of Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous women lifted into the significance that they deserve. ¿ From Etel Adnan to Mary Jones, Thelma Garcia Buchholdt to Pura Belpré to Zitkála-¿á, here are 100 women of color who left a lasting mark on United States history. Including both famous and little-known names, the thoughtful profiles and detailed portraits of these women herald their achievements and passions. ¿ Following each entry is a prompt that asks you to connect your life to theirs, an inspiring way to understand their influence and the power of their stories. To consider on a deeper level the devotedness of Clara Brown, the fearlessness of Jovita Idár, the guts of Grace Lee Boggs, or the selflessness of Martha Louise Morrow Foxx. And to be as brave as we each can be-and then beyond that.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Kennedy compiles short, eminently readable biographies of one-hundred Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous women in this interactive book…Activists, artists, athletes, and scientists all receive long overdue recognition in this attractive volume that is well-suited for public library and circulating reference collections. This engaging illustrated volume is well-suited to young scholars.” —Booklist

“At a time when women’s history is being lifted up, this accessible work will edify casual and academic readers and may be used as a reference for some.” —Library Journal

“An essential book that connects us to our past and current sisters and reminds us that each of our stories matters.” —Ruth Chan, illustrator and author

“A long overdue portrayal of inspiring hidden figures whose stories needed to be told to the world.” —Rokhaya Diallo, journalist, writer, and award-winning filmmaker

“Our Brave Foremothers sheds truth on old perceptions and gives us stories both informative and inspiring about women who paved the way for generations of women to follow.” —Audrey Edwards, former executive editor of Essence magazine and author of American Runaway: Black and Free in Paris in the Trump Years

“Our Brave Foremothers is the book that every family should have on their coffee table. It’s a visual encyclopedia of greatness for our future generation to know about the work done by these important women.” —Joy Cho, author and founder of Oh Joy!

former executive editor of Essence magazine and au Audrey Edwards

Sheds truth on old perceptions and gives us stories both informative and inspiring about women who paved the way for generations of women to follow.”

Library Journal

03/01/2023

Kennedy, Camber Collective's director of impact and equity, builds upon her career to foster intersectional equity and antiracism with this debut title. Her book features short biographies of 100 notable women who are Black, Brown, Indigenous, or Asian. Each profile is easily digestible and illustrated, and each features an inspiring quote and a prompt from the author for further meditation on the subject. Some of these prompts are only tangentially related to the topic, but this work is still a solid tome. Collectively, the book celebrates the contributions women of color have made to politics, the arts, cultures, and civil rights. Readers will recognize some names, such as Harriet Tubman, but many entrants will likely prove new. The vibrant color illustrations position the book as suitable for high school students and adults. This book enlightens and entertains. VERDICT At a time when women's history is being lifted up, this accessible work will edify casual and academic readers and may be used as a reference for some.—Jessica A. Bushore

Product Details

BN ID:	2940175040938
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	04/11/2023
Edition description:	Unabridged

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