When Black Girls Dream Big

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Author(s)

Tanisia Moore

Co-Authors / Illustrators

Robert Paul

Publisher

Scholastic Press

Genre(s)

Age Range

Release Date

October 15, 2024

ISBN

978-1338776201

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You have within you infinite promise. How big will YOU dream? This striking companion to I Am My Ancestors' Wildest Dreams celebrates Black female achievement and is perfect for fans of I Am Enough, Little Leaders, and She Persisted.

"Magnificently compelling....Lets Black girls know each time they turn the page that all of their dreams are possible." ―Angela Bassett, Award-winning Actress and Producer

I AM dope!

My crown shines bright

in all its glory.

When I dream big,

I can do anything!

In this inspiring tribute to Black girl pride and excellence, a young child discovers her place in a radiant heritage. As she meets twelve extraordinary Black women―historic and contemporary heroines who have blazed a trail for her own future success―she internalizes their strength and sets out to change the world in her own way.

Just like them, she can reach her dreams. And readers will discover that they can reach theirs too.

Editor review

1 review

You Can Be Anything!

January 21, 2025 (Updated: June 10, 2026)

Overall rating

4.8

Plot

4.0

Characters

5.0

Writing Style

5.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

5.0

When Black Girls Dream Big is an affirmation that black girls can be anything they want. I love the powerful image of the child right next to great African American women of our time to emphasize the point that if they can do it then she can do it. This is a lovely introductory read that is powerful in its affirmations, but it could also be used as a springboard to do in-depth research on the historical figures mentioned to find out why they deserve a spot in this book. The illustrations are bold and engaging perfectly complementing the tone of the words. Children need to see themselves in the literature they read and this is a perfect way to accomplish that.