1911-1985

"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 . . . tribute to the . . . legacy of America's first Black woman cartoonist"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . picture-book biography of the first Black female cartoonist in America, who tackled racism, pollution and social justice--and made the world listen"--Provided by publisher.

"In this biography, you'll meet an important leader in comics--Jackie Ormes. Jackie wanted to change the world with her art. As the first African American female cartoonist, she used her comic strips to challenge stereotypes about Black people, especially women"--Provided by publisher.