You are pre-ordering African Queens by Onyinye Iwu, who your child will be meeting on Thursday 15th October at Highgate Junior School. When ordering please use the notes section to write your child's full name and class. This will ensure your child receives their signed book on the day. Please place orders by 10am on Thursday 1st October.
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
- Onyinye - Highgate Junior School
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