Readers interested in Black history, film, and women telling unique stories will enjoy this early biography of Julie Dash from the Groundbreakers: Black Movie Makers series (6 titles). From her early days growing up in Long Island to film school to the struggle to get her movies made to better represent Black Americans on film, Dash’s story is one many children may not be familiar with. With additional chances for more comprehensive research in the back matter, this title is best for mid-to-late elementary-school students who enjoy movies and learning about people who make art, and for readers comfortable with biographies driven by photographs rather than illustrations. Hand to fans of Ava DuVernay or other groundbreaking women, and find ways to tie it to other curricular interests in film, Black history, and more.