Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History: questions to ask and activities to try
Brave, bold women who changed the world. Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History is a beautifully illustrated collection of short biographies.
What age is it for? Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History is best for ages 5–8. Good for: Bold Black women who changed the world.
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History (Vashti Harrison)
- Age
- 5-8
- Best for
- Bold Black women who changed the world
Read one or two leaders at a time. Pick one to find out more about together.
What it helps with
- Black history
- Women who changed the world
- Bravery and determination
- Role models
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who did we read about?”
- “What did she do?”
- “What was hard for her?”
- “How did she change the world?”
- “Who inspires you?”
- “How could you be a little leader?”
5-minute activities to try together
Leader card
Make a card about one leader with three facts.
Family leader
Write about a leader in your own family.
Free printables: Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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If your child liked this, try
Hidden Figures (Margot Lee Shetterly and Laura Freeman)
- Best for
- Four Black women who helped NASA reach space
- Age
- 5-8
How to Be Extraordinary (Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Annabel Tempest)
- Best for
- Real people who were extraordinary in different ways
- Age
- 5-8
Amazing Grace (Mary Hoffman and Caroline Binch)
- Best for
- You can be anything you want to be
- Age
- 4-8
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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