When We Ruled: The Rise and Fall of Twelve African Queens and Warriors Ages 8 and up and more in this fun-filled

and more in this fun-filled book

and that the only way to survive is to scheme and avoid trouble

a schoolgirl writes in her diary

medicine and cheer to the sick

“Like heat he seeks them

When We Ruled: The Rise and Fall of Twelve African Queens and Warriors Ages 8 and up and more in this fun-filledDiscover the reigns of twelve African queens and warriors from across the continent in this immersive and pioneering history. Njinga Mbande. Nana Yaa Asantewaa. Makobo Modjadji VI. Ranavalona the First. These queens and warriors ruled vast swathes of the African continent, where they led, loved, and fought for their kingdoms and people. Their impact can still be felt today, and yet, beyond the lands they called home, so few of us have ever heard their