Women of Color Series

Women of Color and Accomplishment

The Women of Color and Accomplishment series by Carol Jacobsen features beautifully crafted portraits and short biographies of remarkable African American women whose contributions have often been overlooked in history. Through vibrant artwork and compelling storytelling, these books celebrate women who have broken barriers in various fields, from civil rights and education to the arts and sciences.

The series aims to educate and inspire readers by highlighting the courage, resilience, and achievements of these trailblazing women. Each book serves as a tribute to their lives, offering both historical insight and creative inspiration.

The collection includes:

  1. Portrait Books: These feature 31 vivid portraits of women, each accompanied by a mini-biography that brings their stories to life.
  2. Coloring Books: These editions include line drawings paired with portraits to engage readers creatively while learning about the women’s achievements.
  3. 30-Day Inspirational Journal: This book invites readers to reflect daily on the accomplishments of these women, providing writing prompts and gratitude exercises alongside their bios and portraits.

Portraits and bios of 31 Women in each book

Books in Series

Women of Color and Accomplishment – the First Book

Women of Color and Accomplishment: Fighting for Equality

Doing the Right Thing

Women of Color and Accomplishment: Doing the Right Thing

91 Women

91 Women: Women of Color and Accomplishment

 Coloring books and 30 day inspirational journal

Related Books

Women of Color and Accomplishment Coloring Book 1 based on the women in the First Book. The Deluxe version is on a thicker paper suitable for markers, crayons, and colored pencils. The Regular version is suitable for crayons and colored pencils.

Women of Color and Accomplishment: Coloring Book 2 based on the women in the Fighting for Equlity book. This will be published Summer of 2025

Doing the Right Thing

Women of Color and Accomplishment: 30 Day Inspirational Journal 1 with a page for each women in the first book.

 Booklets on the art exhibits

Exhibition Catalogs

Fighting for Equality: December 2022 through January 2023, Mill Valley, CA

Doing the Right Thing, June through August, 2023, San Rafael, CA

Doing the Right Thing

Doing the Right Thing, February through March, 2024, Mill Valley, CA

91 Women

Overlooked, October 1, 2024 through January 17, 2025, San Rafael, CA

contact us

carol@caroljacobsen.org