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Books with author Vashti Harrison

  • Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History

    Vashti Harrison

    Audio CD (Hachette B and Blackstone Publishing, Nov. 19, 2019)
    New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Vashti Harrison shines a bold, joyous light on black men through history.An important book for readers of all ages, this engagingly written volume brings to life true stories of black men in history. Among these biographies, readers will find aviators and artists, politicians and pop stars, athletes and activists. The exceptional men featured include artist Aaron Douglas, civil rights leader John Lewis, dancer Alvin Ailey, filmmaker Oscar Micheaux, musician Prince, photographer Gordon Parks, tennis champion Arthur Ashe, and writer James Baldwin.The legends in this book span centuries and continents, but what they have in common is that each one has blazed a trail for generations to come.
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  • Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

    Vashti Harrison

    eBook (Puffin, March 1, 2018)
    I made up my mind to try. I tried and I was successful. - Bessie Coleman Meet the little leaders. They're brave. They're bold. They changed the world.NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Did you know the treatment for leprosy was developed by a young scientist called Alice Ball? And Josephine Baker- world famous cabaret singer and dancer- was also a spy for the French résistance? Featuring 40 trailblazing black women in the world's history, this book educates and inspires as it relates true stories of women who broke boundaries and exceeded all expectations.Debut author/illustrator Vashti Harrison pairs captivating text with stunning illustrations as she tells the stories of both iconic and lesser-known female figures of black history, including:Nurse Mary SeacolePolitician Diane AbbottMathematician Katherine JohnsonSinger Shirley BasseyInspire your own little leader with the stories of these amazing women.
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  • Little Dreamers: Visionary Women around the World

    Vashti Harrison

    Audio CD (Hachette B and Blackstone Audio, Nov. 6, 2018)
    <div>The instant New York Times bestseller!</div> <div></div>From the author of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History comes the highly anticipated follow-up, a beautifully illustrated collectible detailing the lives of women creators around the world.Featuring the true stories of 35 women creators, ranging from writers to inventors, artists to scientists, Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World inspires as it educates. Readers will meet trailblazing women like Mary Blair, an American modernist painter who had a major influence on how color was used in early animated films, actor/inventor Hedy Lamarr, environmental activist Wangari Maathai, architect Zaha Hadid, filmmaker Maya Deren, and physicist Chien-Shiung Wu. Some names are known, some are not, but all of the women had a lasting effect on the fields they worked in.The charming, information-filled full-color spreads show the Dreamers as both accessible and aspirational so readers know they, too, can grow up to do something amazing.
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  • Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

    Vashti Harrison

    eBook (Puffin, March 1, 2018)
    I made up my mind to try. I tried and I was successful. - Bessie Coleman Meet the little leaders. They're brave. They're bold. They changed the world.NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Did you know the treatment for leprosy was developed by a young scientist called Alice Ball? And Josephine Baker- world famous cabaret singer and dancer- was also a spy for the French résistance? Featuring 40 trailblazing black women in the world's history, this book educates and inspires as it relates true stories of women who broke boundaries and exceeded all expectations.Debut author/illustrator Vashti Harrison pairs captivating text with stunning illustrations as she tells the stories of both iconic and lesser-known female figures of black history, including:Nurse Mary SeacolePolitician Diane AbbottMathematician Katherine JohnsonSinger Shirley BasseyInspire your own little leader with the stories of these amazing women.
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  • Little Leaders Visionary Women Around Wo

    Vashti Harrison

    Hardcover (Penguin Uk, March 15, 2018)
    Please Read Notes: Brand New, International Softcover Edition, Printed in black and white pages, minor self wear on the cover or pages, Sale restriction may be printed on the book, but Book name, contents, and author are exactly same as Hardcover Edition. Fast delivery through DHL/FedEx express.
  • Little Leaders: Exceptional Men in Black History

    Vashti Harrison

    eBook (Puffin, Nov. 21, 2019)
    'Athletes, especially black athletes, must use every resource at their command to right things that are wrong' - Arthur Ashe FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, VASHTI HARRISON Meet the little leaders. They're brave. They're exceptional. They changed the world.Did you know that the father of African cinema was originally a bricklayer?Or that Vogue's editor-at-large read his first Vogue magazine in his local library?Learn all about the exceptional black men who broke barriers and fought injustice to realise their dreams and make the world a better place. With Vashti Harrison's beautiful illustrations and illuminating writing, discover the stories of black men from all walks of life, including:Doctor Harold MoodyDiplomat Kofi AnnanActivist Paul StephensonArchitect Sir David AdjayeComic book author Dwayne McDuffieMusician PrinceYour own little leaders will be inspired to take on the world after learning about these incredible men.
  • Little Leaders: Visionary Women Around the World

    Vashti Harrison

    eBook (Puffin, Nov. 6, 2018)
    Meet the little leaders. They're brave. They're bold. They changed the world.Featuring the true stories of 40 inspirational women creators - from writers to inventors, artists to scientists - this book is as inspirational as it is educational. Readers will meet trailblazing women such as revolutionary architect, Zaha Hadid, actor/inventor Hedy Lamarr, environmental activist Wangari Maathai, modernist painter and animator Mary Blair and physicist Chien-Shiung Wu. Some names will be familiar, some will not - but all these women had a lasting impact on their fields.
  • Little Leaders Bold Women in Black Hist

    Vashti Harrison

    Hardcover (Penguin Uk, )
    BRAND NEW, Exactly same ISBN as listed, Please double check ISBN carefully before ordering.
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  • Christmas with Bears: 2

    Harrison

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, Sept. 24, 1987)
    "Peek-through" pages enable the reader to glimpse ahead as the Bear family prepares for Christmas.
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  • The Oxford Book of Christmas Poems by Harrison, Michael, Stuart-Clark, Christopher

    Harrison

    Paperback (Oxford University Press, 2010, March 15, 2010)
    The Oxford Book of Christmas Poems by Harrison, Michael, Stuart-Clark, Christ...
  • 13 Curses by Harrison, Michelle

    Harrison

    Hardcover (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2011, )
    13 Curses by Harrison, Michelle. Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers,2011, Binding: Hardcover
  • 13 Treasures by Harrison, Michelle

    Harrison

    Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2011, )
    13 Treasures by Harrison, Michelle [Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 20...