Lifting as We Climb - by Evette Dionne

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Black women's struggle for voting rights in the United States.

It sheds light on the overlooked contributions of African American women to the suffrage movement, highlighting their communities and identifying key heroines who played a crucial role in the fight for equality.

The author provides a detailed and comprehensive look at the historical line from abolition to suffrage to civil rights, filling in the blanks of the American suffrage story.

With meticulous research and engaging storytelling, this book is an essential work for middle graders and beyond, providing insight into how Black women maneuvered the intersectionality of women's rights and African American rights.

It chronicles and champions each heroine who pushed through prejudice to contribute to the overall suffrage movement, as well as their contributions to their immediate communities.

Don't miss out on this empowering story of African American women who refused to accept exclusionary racial prejudices and maintained their dignity in a society that tried to keep them in its bottom ranks.

Order now and be inspired by the courage and resilience of these remarkable women!