Bring history home and meet some of the world’s greatest game changers! Beyoncé Knowles became famous as the lead singer of the popular group Destiny’s Child....

Bring history home and meet some of the world’s greatest game changers! Beyoncé Knowles became famous as the lead singer of the popular group Destiny’s Child. But on her own, she’s had even bigger hits. From movies to Grammy Awards to performing at the Super Bowl halftime show, Beyoncé is one of the world’s most amazing superstars. Find out how the girl who entered local singing competitions became one of history’s greatest trailblazers!

Trailblazers is a biography series that celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. Get inspired by more Trailblazers: Neil Armstrong, Jackie Robinson, Jane Goodall, Harriet Tubman, Albert Einstein, Beyoncé, and Simone Biles. What kind of trail will you blaze?

About Ebony Joy Wilkins

Ebony is an English professor, author of books for children, and Founder of Curriculum Cafe. She has worked with students in preschool through university, and her work focuses on the intersection of race, African American children’s literature, and writing that highlights historically excluded voices. She curates books for Ebony Kids, a monthly subscription for children’s books, and enjoys traveling, playing tennis, practicing yoga, and spending time with family and friends.