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Girl Activist

Illustrated by Georgia Rucker
Published by Downtown Bookworks
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Rebel girls, young activists, and other trailblazing tweens and teens will be inspired by the stories of 40 women who have changed the world for the better.

Mini-biographies of unstoppable women activists—from Malala Yousafzai to Susan B. Anthony, Emma Gonzalez to Gloria Steinem, Wangari Maathai to Dolores Huerta—offer windows into what it takes to stand up for a cause, rally others together, and even ignite a movement. The book features activists from around the world and throughout history, spotlighting impressive women who have fought for workers' safety, women's rights, racial equality, animal welfare, democracy, environmental causes, and more. Each story reminds readers that they really can make a difference in the world and inspires today's young activists to stand up for what they believe in.

With a foreword by activist Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action.

About The Authors

Louisa Kamps is a freelance journalist and copywriter based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her profiles and reporting have appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, ELLE, and Food & Wine, among other publications.

Susanna Daniel is the author of two novels, Stiltsville and Sea Creatures. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin, where she teaches private creative writing workshops.

Michelle Wildgen is the author of the novels You’re Not You, But Not for Long, and Bread and Butter. She lives and teaches writing in Madison, Wisconsin

About The Illustrator

Georgia Rucker has illustrated many books including the Generation Girl series (Girl CEO, Girl Activist, Girl Genius, and Girl Athlete). She also illustrated the board books My Favorite Shoes, and My Favorite Purse, and the Allegra Biscotti middle grade series. Her doodles can be found in many of the books she also designs from her office in Madison, Wisconsin.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Downtown Bookworks (June 29, 2021)
  • Length: 160 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781950587315
  • Ages: 10 - 99

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