Holding her own : the exceptional life of Jackie Ormes / words by Traci N. Todd ; pictures by Shannon Wright.
| Author/creator | Todd, Traci N. author. |
| Other author | Wright, Shannon (Illustrator), illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2023. |
| Copyright Date | ©2023 |
| Description | 44 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Exceptional life of Jackie Ormes |
| Abstract | "When Jackie Ormes sees an opportunity, she takes it. She's a journalist, cartoonist, fashionista, philanthropist, and activist -- and she wants to use her artistry to bring joy and hope to Black people everywhere. But in post-World War II America, Black people are still being denied their civil rights, and Jackie has a dilemma: How can her art remain true to her signature Jackie joy, while also staying honest about the inequalities Black people have been fighting against? Traci N. Todd and Shannon Wright have crafted a gorgeous and moving tribute to the indelible legacy of America's first Black woman cartoonist."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Interest age level | Ages: 6-8 Scholastic. |
| Interest grade level | Grades: 1-3 Scholastic. |
| Awards note | Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, 2024 (Recognized) |
| Awards note | Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor, 2024 (Recognized) |
| Awards note | American Library Association Notable Children's Book, 2024 (Selection) |
| Awards note | Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature, Best Books, 2023 (Selection) |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| LCCN | 2022002533 |
| ISBN | 9781338305906 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1338305905 (hardcover) |