Ida B. the Queen

The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells

Ida B. the Queen
Michelle Duster
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NZ$ 49.99
Hardback
h232 x 187mm - 176pg
1 Apr 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781982129811
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Journalist. Suffragist. Antilynching crusader. In 1862, Ida B. Wells was born enslaved in Holly Springs, Mississippi. In 2020, she won a Pulitzer Prize. Ida B. Wells committed herself to the needs of those who did not have power. In the eyes of the FBI, this made her a "dangerous negro agitator. " In the annals of history, it makes her an icon. Ida B. the Queen tells the awe-inspiring story of an pioneering woman who was often overlooked and underestimated-a woman who refused to exit a train car meant for white passengers; a woman brought to light the horrors of lynching in America; a woman who cofounded the NAACP. Written by Wells' s great-granddaughter Michelle Duster, this "warm remembrance of a civil rights icon" (Kirkus Reviews) is a unique visual celebration of Wells' s life, and of the Black experience. A century after her death, Wells' s genius is being celebrated in popular culture by politicians, through song, public artwork, and landmarks. Like her contemporaries Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony, Wells left an indelible mark on history-one that can still be felt today. As America confronts the unfinished business of systemic racism, Ida B. the Queen pays tribute to a transformational leader and reminds us of the power we all hold to smash the status quo.
"Visually stunning. . . readers who are looking for bold, out-of-the-box, approaches to social change will undoubtedly be inspired by Ida B. the Queen. " -Forbes "Bow down to this biography that shows why Ida B. Wells is an icon for all seasons. " -Refinery29 "With bold graphics and a compelling story, Ida B. the Queen is sure to be one of the year' s best biographies. " -Bustle "Ida B. the Queen delves deep into the life of Wells and the Black experience through visual storytelling and recounts the life, successes and hardships of one of the most renowned leaders of justice in American history. " -The Root "A warm remembrance of a civil rights icon" -Kirkus Reviews "Duster delivers a vibrant and accessible portrait of her great-grandmother Ida B. Wells" -Publishers Weekly
Michelle Dusteris a writer, speaker, professor, and champion of racial and gender equity. In the last dozen years, she has written, edited, or contributed to eleven books. She cowrote the popular children' s history book, Tate and His Historic Dream; coedited Shifts and Michelle Obama' s Impact on African American Women and Girls; and edited two books that include the writings of her great-grandmother, Ida B. Wells. She has written articles for Essence, Refinery29, HuffPost, Teen Vogue, and The North Star.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781982129811
Published: 1 Apr 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Simon & Schuster
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardback
Height: 232mm
Width: 187mm
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 569g
Pages: 176

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