Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes

This picture book tells the story of Jackie Ormes, the first Black woman syndicated cartoonist in America, who used her art to bring joy and hope to Black people during the post-World War II era. The book follows Jackie as she navigates her dual role as a creator of uplifting, joyful comics and an activist addressing the civil rights inequalities facing Black Americans. Through her work as a journalist, cartoonist, fashionista, and philanthropist, Jackie used her platform to empower Black women and challenge racial discrimination.