Leaders Like Us: Jackie Ormes

Leaders Like Us: Jackie Ormes

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. The comics she made and the dolls she designed took America by storm. With simple, easy-to-read pages and full-color illustrations that bring the story to life, you'll learn about Ormes's passion and dedication as she set out to change the world by challenging and breaking harmful stereotypes.