Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History Literary Elements

History/Children's

Various, depending on the person being covered (for actress Nichelle Nichols, it covers her life from 1932 until now)

Told from a third person point of view

Solemn, Sad, Violent, Uplifting, Fun, High-Energy, Child-Friendly, and Academic

Each of the subjects covered in the book are the protagonists; the people, things, or circumstances they face is the antagonist.

The conflicts between each of the people covered in the book (Oprah Winfrey, for example) and the people, things, or situations that had to contend with

This is a non-fiction book and has no discernible climax

Not applicable - this is a non-fiction book which doesn't use foreshadowing

The tremendous literary value of Phillis Wheatley's work was understated in her story

Primarily to the history of the United States and the famous people therein, the geography of the United States (and the world), film, television (Star Trek, which Nichelle Nichols starred in, for example), and popular culture.

Each story uses relatively simple language and doesn't use imagery

This book is for children, yet includes some very dense material and weighty themes

The story of many of these black women - Nichelle Nichols and Oprah, who both revolutionized the entertainment industry - are paralleled.

Traveler for Sojourner

In Sojourner Truth's story, the Emancipation Proclamation is personified.