Black Icons in Herstory features colorfully illustrated portraits and inspiring biographies of 50 of the most admired women in the fields of music, film, literature, politics, human rights, and more. This second book in our Icons series focuses exclusively on extraordinary Black women and celebrates their remarkable achievements. From Rosa Parks to Angela Davis from Nina Simone to Janet Jackson; from Michelle Obama to Amanda Gorman; this curated list of role models is significant and inspiring. Each striking portrait illustrated by Monica Ahanonu is accompanied by an original, illuminating biography by Darian Symone Harvin. Together the art and text featured in this book highlight each legendary woman's contributions to our culture and her lasting influence on herstory.

Celebrate the power of Black womanhood in this first-of-its-kind collection of inspirational quotes from fifty activists, artists, and leaders, featuring bold, attention-grabbing illustrations-perfect for readers of Herstory and Little Leaders. This incredible volume honors fifty modern women, presented with their own words, who have dared to raise their voices and persevere through hardship and injustice to become revolutionaries and dreamers, artists and creators. Featuring women like musical powerhouse Beyonce Knowles; tennis star Serena Williams; Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; and activist Angela Davis, this stylish book is perfect for any reader who is seeking grace, courage, strength, and self-love.

Icons features colorful portraits of 50 of the most admired women in the fields of music, politics, human rights, and film.

This diverse and inclusive collection features the world's most inspiring women, including Michelle Obama, Beyonce, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Yayoi Kusama and so many more.

From singers to writers, activists to artists, politicians to filmmakers, Icons is a celebration of the strength of women. Illustrated by Monica Ahanonu, each portrait is accompanied by a short biography about what makes each woman a force to be reckoned with.

The ultimate gift for women to women: mom-to-daughter, daughter-to-mom, friend-to-friend.

Keep it out on the coffee table to read about the lives and accomplishments of each woman, or simply enjoy the enigmatic portraits.

Ahanonu's illustrated portraits are both easily recognizable and also an artistic take on each featured woman's likeness and identity.

This boxed set of notecards and envelopes features bold, colorful illustrated portraits of 20 of the most admired women in contemporary culture, including Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, Oprah Winfrey, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Yayoi Kusama, Lady Gaga, Diana Ross, and more.

• 20 blank full-color notecards and 20 envelopes in a keepsake box with a pull-out tray
• Ahanonu's illustrated portraits are both easily recognizable and also an artistic take on each of the featured women's likenesses and identities.
• This collection of smart, positive, empowering female role models makes an ideal gift for women you love―for Mother's Day, a birthday, a graduation, or just because.
• If you've been inspired by other illustrated collections about strong women, like In the Company of Women, Bad Girls Throughout History, Wonder Women, Bygone Badass Broads, and the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, you'll love this notecard set.