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Travel through 2,000 years of history and meet the legendary women leaders of Africa – from Queen Hatshepsut of ancient Egypt to the fierce Amazon warriors of Dahomey and many more!Be inspired by the empowering stories of trailblazing queens, like:– The Sudanese queen, Amanirenas, who defeated the Romans– The Moroccan pirate queen, Sayyida Al-Hurra, who took back her treasure– The mighty Queen Mother of Ghana, Yaa Asantewaa, who tricked an empire– The wonderful warrior women of Dahomey (Benin) who protected their king, and many more!Bursting full of bold illustrations and astounding facts, these tales of courageous queens will be perfect for inspiring any budding historians and an ideal gift for fans of Little People Big Dreams, Fantastically Great Women, David Olusoga's Black and British and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls."This is a bold, important and joyful book! It will make any girl's heart swell with pride. I would have treasured it as a little girl" – Atinuke, award-winning author of Africa, Amazing Africa

Travel through 2,000 years of history and meet the legendary women leaders of Africa – from Queen Hatshepsut of ancient Egypt to the fierce Amazon warriors of Dahomey and many more!Be inspired by the empowering stories of trailblazing queens, like:– The Sudanese queen, Amanirenas, who defeated the Romans– The Moroccan pirate queen, Sayyida Al-Hurra, who took back her treasure– The mighty Queen Mother of Ghana, Yaa Asantewaa, who tricked an empire– The wonderful warrior women of Dahomey (Benin) who protected their king, and many more!Bursting full of bold illustrations and astounding facts, these tales of courageous queens will be perfect for inspiring any budding historians and an ideal gift for fans of Little People Big Dreams, Fantastically Great Women, David Olusoga's Black and British and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls."This is a bold, important and joyful book! It will make any girl's heart swell with pride. I would have treasured it as a little girl" – Atinuke, award-winning author of Africa, Amazing Africa

Twelve powerful African women from throughout history come to life through engaging true stories and bold illustrations.All over Africa, women have shaped and ruled glorious civilizations—from Queen Hatshepsut of ancient Egypt, who built great temples and chose trade over war, to Mmanthatisi, the Wild Cat queen of the Basia people, who was small in stature but a clever army commander. Legendary Queen Arawelo of Somalia did everything in her power to make sure that men and women were treated equally in her kingdom, while Sayyida al-Hurra, the wealthy pirate queen, enriched her beloved city of Tétouan in Morocco. Potent leaders, thinkers, warriors, and protectors—each woman left her mark on history, and each empowering story comes alive in this lively and absorbing book, packed with facts and bright illustrations.