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Reviews and Tour

Reviews

Included in PEOPLE magazine's 2023 Black History Month Book Picks


 "Visually stunning...readers who are looking for bold, out-of-the-box, approaches to social change will undoubtedly be inspired by Ida B. the Queen.” —Forbes 


"Bow down to this biography that shows why Ida B. Wells is an icon for all seasons."  —Refinery29


"With bold graphics and a compelling story, Ida B. the Queen is sure to be one of the year's best biographies."  —Bustle 


"A warm remembrance of a civil rights icon" —Kirkus Reviews 


"Duster delivers a vibrant and accessible portrait of her great-grandmother Ida B. Wells" —Publishers Weekly  


Entire Reviews

Publishers Weekly  (11/4/20)

Kirkus  (11/15/20)

Refinery 29  (11/29/20)

Forbes (12/9/20)

Bibliolifestyle (12/20/20)

Chicago Magazine (12/22/20)

Chicago Review of Books (1/3/21)

Chapter16 (1/4/21)

PureWow  (1/4/21)

Bustle  (1/5/21)

Ruelala  (1/5/21)

USA Today  (1/23/21)

The Christian Century (8/4/21)

2021 Virtual Book Tour

 1/27 - Women and Children First - Chicago, IL

In Conversation with Karen Hawkins


1/28 - Politics and Prose - Washington, DC

In Conversation with Rebecca Carroll


1/29 The Strand - New York, NY 

In Conversation with Jacqueline Woodson


1/30 

MIdtown Scholar Bookstore - Harrisburg, PA

In Conversation with Dr. Keisha Blain


2/2 Commonwealth Club - San Francisco, CA

In Conversation with LaDoris Cordell


2/4 Parnassas Books - Nashville, TN

In Conversation with Erika Long


2/5 Charis Books - Atlanta, GA

In Conversation with Dr. Catherine Meeks


2/6 Des Plaines Public Library - Des Plaines, IL


2/9 Lemuria Books - Jackson, MS

In Conversation with Ebony Lumumba


2/10 Wilmington Public Library - Wilmington, DE


2/11 Athenaeum of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA


2/23 National Press Club - Washington, DC

In Conversation with Lisa Matthews


3/23 Jane Addams Hull House Museum - Chicago, IL

In Conversation with Essence McDowell


3/25 Busboys and Poets - Washington, DC

In Conversation with Michon Boston


3/31 Belmont Books - Boston, MA

In Conversation with Renee Graham 

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