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She Did It!

21 Women Who Changed the Way We Think

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By Emily Arnold McCully

Illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully

Cover design or artwork by Emily Arnold McCully

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On Sale
Nov 4, 2018
Page Count
272 pages
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13
9781368027380

Prepare to discover new heroes among these twenty-one women who challenged the status quo, championed others, and made their voices heard. From Jane Addams to Alice Waters, from groundbreaking artists and social justice advocates to scientific pioneers and business innovators, a strong thread of trailblazing women runs through American history. Written in compelling, accessible prose and vividly illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Emily Arnold McCully, this collection of inspiring and expertly researched profiles charts the bold paths these women forged in the twentieth century.

The subjects profiled include:

Jane Addams Ethel Percy Drusilla Baker Gertrude BergRachel CarsonShirley ChisholmJoan CooneyIsadora DuncanBarbara GittingsTemple GrandinGrace HopperDolores HuertaBillie Jean KingDorothea LangePatsy MinkVera RubinMargaret SangerGladys TantaquidgeonIda M. TarbellMadame C. J. WalkerAlice WatersSecond Wave Feminism

Genre:

  • "A rich and multilayered celebration of women's innovation and perseverance."
    Publishers Weekly
  • "The illustrations, consisting of portraits and spot art over white backgrounds, are striking and whimsical. A thorough introduction to the women's-rights movement and its American origins."
    Booklist
  • "[T]his book provides insights into the lives of important women, many of whom have otherwise yet to be featured in nonfiction for young readers."
    Kirkus Reviews

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$12.99

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$16.99 CAD

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  1. ebook $12.99 $16.99 CAD
  2. Hardcover $21.99 $21.99 CAD

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Emily Arnold McCully

About the Illustrator

Emily Arnold McCully has illustrated many award-winning books for children, including Mirette on the High Wire, which received the Caldecott Medal; Dreaming in Code: Ada Byron Lovelace, Computer Pioneer, which received starred reviews from School Library Journal and The Bulletin; and Caroline’s Comets. Emily divides her time between New York City and Austerlitz, New York, where she was able to experience the 2024 total eclipse in her backyard. She invites you to visit her online at emilyarnoldmccully.com.

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