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“This book is an antidote to the erasure of women from our history.”―Vicki Leon, author of Uppity Women of Ancient TimesDiscover some of the most awesome women in history in this collection of short biographies!Women hold up half the sky and, most days, do even more of the heavy lifting, including childbearing and child-rearing―and often, all after a long day at the office. Women have always been strong, true sheroes, yet oftentimes unacknowledged. As we try and shake off a patriarchal hangover, women are coming into their own, fully embracing their fiery fempower and celebrating their no-holds-barred individuality. It is past time to acknowledge successful women of the world for what they are: super women as true role models.From the foremothers who blazed trails and broke barriers, to today's women warriors in sports, science, cyberspace, city hall, the lecture hall, and the silver screen, The Book of Awesome Women presents 200 portraits of powerful and inspiring role models for the women and girls poised to become the super women of the future.Women you will meet in The Book of Awesome Women include:Dian FosseyMartina NavratilovaSojourner TruthIndira GhandiAretha FranklinMargaret MeadCoretta Scott KingGeorgia O'KeeffeJackie Joyner-KerseeJoan BaezEleanor RooseveltAnita HillWangari MaathaiAnd many moreIf you liked books such as I Am Malala, Women in Science, Book of Awesome Women Writers, or Teen Trailblazers, you will want to read The Book of Awesome Women.

Celebrate the Power of Girls in This Book for Teens"As Beyonce rightly declared, girls DO run the world." ―Vicki León, author of Uppity Women of Medieval Times#1 New Release Teen & Young Adult Women’s Biographies, Social Activists, and SociologyYou’re a teenage girl and this is the time you’re coming into your own. Girl empowerment is more accessible than you think. In The Book of Awesome Girls celebrate the power of girls and the famous girls who have shaped, and continue to shape, our future.An uncensored history of girl power. Before they were seasoned women, little feminists were changing society and inspiring future generations. At seventeen, Malala Yousafzai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Days after her thirteenth birthday, Anne Frank began writing one of the most poignant glimpses of Nazi occupation. Packed with mini biographies of big she-ros, The Book of Awesome Girls features famous girls alongside the equally awesome teens omitted from the history books. With a bonus chapter on girl empowerment today, readers are invited to learn about modern figures like Greta Thunberg and Mari Copeny.Girls just wanna have nonfiction. Driven by girl empowerment, this collection of biographies tells the unique stories of strong voices—despite age. From artists to athletes, The Book of Awesome Girls showcases a plethora of passions and skill sets to prove that strong is the new pretty.  According to these famous girls, you don’t have to be of voting age to make a difference.Inside, you’ll find captivating chapters such as:Little Entrepreneurs: Girls With Vision Beautiful Royals: Girls Who Rule the WorldDancers and Actresses: Turning Creativity into Social ChangeAnd more!If you’re looking for books for teen girls—or enjoyed young adult books like Teen Trailblazers, Herstory, Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, or 100 Extraordinary Stories for Courageous Girls— then you’ll love The Book of Awesome Girls.