Black Women Who Dared features short biographies or individuals or groups of women who have made life better for others in Canada. Some of the featured women were born into slavery in the United States and escaped to Canada, where they helped and advocated for other runaways.

The author tells the story of two social clubs formed by Black women that have last for decades and fought to change laws, improve the lives of other Blacks, and started scholarship programs for Black youths.

An uplifting book that brings to the reader’s attention the need for inclusivity and diversity in all areas of life.

Due to mature content (some of the featured women are transgender), I would caution parents to read the book first and then read along with their younger children. The publisher suggests that students in 4th-7th grade would enjoy the book, but as an educator, I would suggest that younger readers may need an adult to help them understand some of the topics.

This was a very quick, informative read with stunning illustrations! I learned so much new information and thoroughly enjoyed the book. My only complaint is that it was too short!

A children's resource for oft overlooked historical figures. It reads like a narrative encyclopedia of women who both challenged and overcame a vast array of circumstances.

Really gorgeous and uniquely stylized illustrations complement the stories of unsung Black women in North America, and Canada in particular. The images and historical figures featured set this book apart.

This is a nice little children’s non fiction book that tells stories about women you never hear about. I wish I could have seen the published version as an ebook of this just feels awkward. But this would be an important book to have in a library. I liked the illustrations.

Black Women Who Dared is truly an inspirational book for all young girls and women. This book features women who pushed the limits, crossed boundaries and made changes in the world! By reading this book you learn about women from different parts of the world who stood up for what they believed in! Women who fought for equality and justice in education, the workforce and immigration! These are stories of women you do not hear about everyday, but are ones that should be in the forefront of our minds and the tip of our tongues along with Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks. Malala Yousafzai!

Black Women Who Dared is written for the young reader. However, the writing style is often overly simplistic. The stories of these little known North American women who impacted their world and beyond are very interesting and could prove a starting point for deeper investigations. This book is more appropriate for an elementary library than middle school.
Thanks to NnetGalley and Harper Collins for providing an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Kudos to Second Story Press for coming up with kind of book that lists down some of the notable Black women and groups that made a mark as feminists and fighting bigotry, slavery, as well as improving the society. Ten of these remarkable Black women and groups are The Coloured Women's Club in Montreal, Quebec; Nashville-born musician Jackie Shane; Sylvia Estes Stark; The Hour-a-Day- Study Club that was formed by 15-Black mothers in Windsor, Ontario; the first Black woman who established a business in Vancouver; Jamaica-born Sherona Hall; the Black Cross Nurses in 1920; Mary Miles Bibbs; Chloe Cooley; and the group Blockorama.

This marvelous and colorful 10-page collection is both written and illustrated by Naomi M. Moyer. The book may appeal more to middle graders who are aged 10 to 12, and young adults because of its serious content and that it could also set as an inspiration to them. It would be great if there is any plan for the second volume of this book because I believe that kids should be inspired more by the story of other noteworthy feminist personalities.

This was definitely an interesting book. I liked that they focused particularly on the U.S. and Canada because you actually don't see a lot of people from Canada mentioned and also it showed how people would often have to flee to Canada to escape slavery. The illustrations were absolutely gorgeous as well. I think my main complaint about this book was how short it was. I guess it makes sense since it is supposed to be for children but just 10 entries didn't seem like a lot to me and just as I was really getting into it it was over. Still, probably a good book for younger readers and they won't be so bothered by the length.

This book by Ms. Moyer is definitely a must read not just for children but also for adults. I enjoyed it immensely. I enjoyed learning about black women who dared to make a difference, black women who dared to instigate change and black women who dared to stand up to the oppressors. I love how easy it was to read, it was simple and short. I love the illustrations, how the POC women is in contrast with the background. It was encompasses different decades and time. This book is relevant and timely. There were some grammar errors, mostly punctuation errors. I also like for it to have more black women featured.