Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Hope Wins |
2022 |
Buy |
Little Leaders Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Bold Women in Black History |
2017 |
Buy |
| Visionary Women Around the World |
2018 |
Buy |
| Exceptional Men in Black History |
2019 |
Buy |
Picture#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Big |
2023 |
Buy |
Vashti Harrison is an author, illustrator, and filmmaker whose children’s books have become popular resources for teaching Black history to young readers. Her Little Leaders series began with Bold Women in Black History (2017), which profiles women like Harriet Tubman, Mae Jemison, and Josephine Baker in short, illustrated entries designed for early readers.
Visionary Women Around the World (2018) expanded the scope internationally, and Exceptional Men in Black History (2019) completed the trilogy by featuring male historical figures. Beyond the Little Leaders series, Harrison published Big (2023), a picture book, and contributed to the Hope Wins (2022) anthology. Her illustration style is warm and distinctive, and her books have found a place in schools and libraries across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Vashti Harrison written?
Vashti Harrison has written five books across three series.
What was Vashti Harrison's first book?
Vashti Harrison’s first book is Bold Women in Black History, published in 2017.
What age group are Vashti Harrison's books written for?
Harrison’s Little Leaders books are aimed at children roughly ages 4 to 8, though older kids and adults also enjoy them. The books use short biographical profiles paired with Harrison’s illustrations to introduce historical figures in an accessible way.