"This soaring salute to the author of A Raisin in the Sun--the first Broadway play written by a Black woman--casts Hansberry as a vibrant young person searching for ways to convey the lives and experiences of her world . . . as the story takes her through struggles to finish her great play and ends with its triumphant opening, her courage, intelligence, and forceful personality shine out." --Booklist, starred review

"The illustrations are a rich, vibrant testimony to a trailblazing writer and activist. Boldly colored spreads highlight Hansberry and the people and relationships in her life and draw viewers into the scenes. Readers will find here a seminal message from the writer's experience: embrace who you are and live your truth; your story matters." --Hornbook

"This well-written and well-illustrated book introduces young readers to an important writer and is an excellent choice for discussing the significance of writers finding their own voices." --School Library Journal