Vashti Harrison is the author-illustrator of the New York Times bestselling picture book Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History, which is also a NAACP Image Award winner. She earned her BA from the University of Virginia with a double major in Media Studies and Studio Art, and received her MFA in Film and Video from CalArts where she snuck into Animation classes to learn from Disney and Dreamworks legends. There she rekindled a love for drawing and painting. Now, utilizing both skill sets, she is passionate about crafting beautiful stories in both the film and picture book worlds.
A girl navigates growing up and learning to accept herself.
Discover 18 women who defied odds and changed history.
A girl navigates growing up and learning to accept herself.
A young girl gets ready for a special day with the help of her father, who styles her hair in a unique and creative way.
Discover trailblazing women who changed the world and inspire young dreamers to follow their biggest ideas.
A group of students learn about push and pull forces in their science class.
Discover the inspiring stories of trailblazing black men who shaped history.
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Picture books
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Chapter books
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Board books
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Books published each year, stacked by book type.
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
A girl navigates growing up and learning to accept herself.
Discover love's many forms, from tart to sweet, in this bedtime tale.
A girl befriends a dying star, sparking a journey of science and empathy.
Discover the inspiring stories of trailblazing black men who shaped history.
A group of students learn about push and pull forces in their science class.
Discover the extraordinary stories of black men who changed history and paved the way for future generations.
A young girl struggles to find her place in a world where she doesn't fit in due to her skin color.
Girls use STEM skills to tackle a storm on a camping trip.
A young girl gets ready for a special day with the help of her father, who styles her hair in a unique and creative way.
Discover trailblazing women who changed the world and inspire young dreamers to follow their biggest ideas.
Discover the inspiring stories of 35 visionary women who changed the world.
Discover 18 women who defied odds and changed history.
Can a curious young scientist prove if dogs eat vegetables?
Celebrate Holi with vibrant colors, friendship, and fresh starts.
The lives of bold African American women from history are highlighted.
Discover the resilience and history that empower Black Americans today.
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The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Vashti Harrison's books.
