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Brave. Black. First. Puzzle

A Jigsaw Puzzle and Poster Celebrating African American Women Who Changed the World: Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults and Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids

Illustrated by Erin K. Robinson
Game (Game Board Game, or Other Game)
7.78"W x 9.79"H x 2.09"D   | 24 oz | 10 per carton
On sale Jan 25, 2022 | 500 Pages | 9780525574798
A one-of-a-kind puzzle featuring groundbreaking African American women, published in collaboration with the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Based on the children's book Brave. Black. First., this puzzle celebrates the artists, athletes, activists, politicians, and writers who championed civil rights in their communities. From Sojourner Truth and Ruby Bridges to Angela Davis and Michelle Obama, the collaged image captures the iconic moments of African American women whose heroism and bravery rewrote the American story for the better. 

The included poster offers additional biographical information, serving as both a handy reference tool and a beautiful way to honor these heroes on a wall or in a school locker.
Cheryl Willis Hudson is an author and editor and the co-founder and editorial director of Just Us Books, an independent company that focuses on Black-interest books for children and young adults. Cheryl has written over two dozen books for young children, is a member of the children's book committee of PEN America, and has served as a diversity consultant to a number of educational publishers.

Erin Robinson is an Emmy-nominated illustrator in the News and Documentary category. Trained at the Parsons School of Design and the Corcoran School of Art, Erin has had her illustrations published in the New York Times and the Washington Post, among others. Erin lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can find her art on her Etsy shop, brooklyndolly.
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About

A one-of-a-kind puzzle featuring groundbreaking African American women, published in collaboration with the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Based on the children's book Brave. Black. First., this puzzle celebrates the artists, athletes, activists, politicians, and writers who championed civil rights in their communities. From Sojourner Truth and Ruby Bridges to Angela Davis and Michelle Obama, the collaged image captures the iconic moments of African American women whose heroism and bravery rewrote the American story for the better. 

The included poster offers additional biographical information, serving as both a handy reference tool and a beautiful way to honor these heroes on a wall or in a school locker.

Creators

Cheryl Willis Hudson is an author and editor and the co-founder and editorial director of Just Us Books, an independent company that focuses on Black-interest books for children and young adults. Cheryl has written over two dozen books for young children, is a member of the children's book committee of PEN America, and has served as a diversity consultant to a number of educational publishers.

Erin Robinson is an Emmy-nominated illustrator in the News and Documentary category. Trained at the Parsons School of Design and the Corcoran School of Art, Erin has had her illustrations published in the New York Times and the Washington Post, among others. Erin lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can find her art on her Etsy shop, brooklyndolly.

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