Black Girl, Black Girl

Hardcover Synopsis An inspiring new picture book from the authors of Black Boy, Black Boy centered around the importance of self-esteem for African American girls by 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. Shine like the moon, you’re one of a kind Radiant and fierce, a brilliant young mind A mind filled with wonder, creativity and dreams Shape your own history like these amazing queens From Kamala Harris to Wilma Rudolph and from Rosa Parks to Miriam Mekaba, this is an uplifting and beautiful introduction to the strong women who have touched our history. Author 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