Ida B. Wells, Voice of Truth

Ida B. Wells, Voice of Truth is an inspiring picture book biography of Ida B. Wells, a groundbreaking journalist and civil rights activist. Told by her great-granddaughter Michelle Duster and illustrated by Coretta Scott King Award Honoree artist Laura Freeman, the book details Wells' multifaceted roles as an educator, journalist, feminist, businesswoman, and civil rights leader. Wells co-founded several influential organizations including the NAACP and challenged the racist and sexist norms of her time through her writing, speaking, and activism. Despite facing criticism and threats to her life, she never gave up.