Features photographs and biographies of thirteen African-American women, including Maya Angelou, Ruby Dee, and Alice Walker.

"Based on a series of posters entitled 'Women of hope,' created by Bread and Roses Cultural Project, Inc."--T.p. verso.

"Based on a series of posters entitled 'Women of hope,' created by Bread and Roses Cultural Project, Inc."--T.p. verso.\Includes bibliographical references.\Ida B. Wells-Barnett -- The Delany sisters -- Septima Poinsette Clark -- Ella Josephine Baker -- Fannie Lou Hamer -- Ruby Dee -- Maya Angelou -- Toni Morrison -- Marian Wright Edelman -- Alice Walker -- Alexa Canady -- Mae C. Jemison -- More women of hope.