Discover the lives of five strong Black women–for kids ages 6 to 9

Celebrate the incredible lives and achievements of five Black female pioneers in these Black history books for kids. Learn how these amazing women broke barriers and became role models. Read their remarkable stories and discover their groundbreaking accomplishments.

• The Story of Harriet Tubman—Explore how Harriet Tubman bravely used the Underground Railroad—a network of secret routes and safe houses—to free herself and many other enslaved people.
• The Story of Katherine Johnson—Learn how one of the first Black women at NASA helped send the first American astronauts into space.
• The Story of Ruby Bridges—Meet the first Black student in the South to attend an all-white public school where she became a civil rights leader at a young age.
• The Story of Misty Copeland—Dive into the life of a determined girl who overcame many obstacles to become the first Black female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre.
• The Story of Simone Biles—Discover an athlete whose incredible skills wowed the world when she won more gymnastic medals than anyone in history.

Inspire the young person in your life with these fascinating Black history books for kids.