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Ringgold is also the author of the best-selling children's book "Dinner at Aunt Connie's House."

The exhibit features artwork from the book, which is about two girls named Melody and Lonnie who meet 12 influential African-American women at a dinner party, including Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks and Marian Anderson.

"These things will help children understand who and what they can be and what they can do in this world in a way that no amount of talking can do," said Ringgold.

By the end of the party, Melody wants to become the president of the United States.

"Well, that's the height of achievement, isn't it now?" said Ringgold. "We didn't quite get that, but we got something else wonderful - we got the first African-American president and that's a thrill."

"The story is a story that I'm very, very happy with," continued Ringgold. "It inspires children to be all they can be and we know today that that's a big issue, isn't it?"

In addition to the artwork, there will also be film screenings and hands on quilt-making workshops.

The museum's director of collections, Beth Alberty, says Ringgold, perhaps best known for her book "Tar Beach," is a pioneering artist.

"She came into prominence really in the '60s as part of a generation of artists of women and African-American artists who were making art in the traditions of fine art but also incorporating traditional women's crafts such as quilting and sewing, as well as incorporating African themes and African-American themes," said Alberty.

For more information on the exhibit "Faith Ringgold: A Sampler," go to BrooklynKids.org.