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Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First Edition.
Physical Desc
138 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Rebels, rulers, scientists, artists, warriors and villains
Women are, and have always been, all these things and more.
Looking through the ages and across the globe, Anita Sarkeesian, founder of Feminist Frequency, along with Ebony Adams PHD, have reclaimed the stories of twenty-five remarkable women who dared to defy history and change the world around them. From Mongolian wrestlers to Chinese pirates, Native American ballerinas
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Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Gender identity helps define who each of us is, but it's also a complicated topic for many people to understand or discuss. LGTBQ Life: Beyond Male and Female carefully explains terminology, the dichotomy of lives beyond gender, and experiences of genderqueer people. Finding one's true self and claiming that are not always easy. The path is often littered with obstacles along the way, but with the right tools, the navigation is easier. The more information...
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English
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"Each of the forty-four women profiled in this illustrated YA book demonstrates how women are capable of political and community leadership and activism. Readers will be inspired to pursue their own goals of social change."--
For years white males were the only people in power, but women are being elected into local, state, and federal offices at record rates. Donohue shows how women are capable of political and community leadership and activism....
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Language
English
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"Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls reinvents fairy tales, inspiring girls with the stories of 100 heroic women from Elizabeth I to Serena Williams. Illustrated by 60 female artists from every corner of the globe, this is the most-funded original book in the history of crowd-funding"
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English
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Not all governments have been run by men. Lives of Extraordinary Women turns the spotlight on women who have wielded power, revealing their feats-and flaws-for all the world to see. Here you'll find twenty of the most influential women in history: queens, warriors, prime ministers, first ladies, revolutionary leaders. Some are revered. Others are notorious. What were they really like?
In this grand addition to their highly praised series, Kathleen...
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
A picture book that introduces the concept of gender identity to the youngest reader from writer Theresa Thorn and illustrator Noah Grigni. Some people are boys. Some people are girls. Some people are both, neither, or somewhere in between. This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others. With child-friendly language and vibrant art, It Feels Good to Be Yourself provides...
Author
Publisher
Reflection Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
38 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Pronouns serve as a familiar starting point for kids and grown-ups to expand ideas about gender and celebrate personal expression with fun imagery that provides a place to meet and play
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Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Language
English
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"Portraits of brave women from the late 1800s through today--role models who are passionate about important issues. A source of inspiration for young women with strong social convictions, She Takes a Stand highlights 16 extraordinary women who have fought for human rights, civil rights, workers' rights, reproductive/sexual rights, and world peace. Among these are many who have been imprisoned, threatened, or suffered financial hardships for pursuing...
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
241 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
The collection includes writings from an impressive array of girls and women who are trailblazers in their fields, including bestselling authors Victoria Aveyard, Libba Bray, and Margaret Stohl; Hollywood heavy-hitters such as Quvenzhane Wallis; renowned chef Katie Button; aerospace and mechanical engineer Emily Calandrelli; and many more.
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Publisher
City Lights Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Profiled are 26 American women from the 18th through 21st centuries, who have made-or are still making--history as artists, writers, teachers, lawyers, or athletes. The women come from a variety of economic and ethnic backgrounds and many had to overcome extreme hardships. One woman represents each alphabetical letter beginning with Angela Davis, an activist, teacher, and writer, and concludes with Zora Neale Hurston, an anthropologist and writer."--Publisher....
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English
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Seeing Gender is an of-the-moment investigation into how we express and understand the complexities of gender today. Deeply researched and fully illustrated, this book demystifies an intensely personal--yet universal--facet of humanity. Illustrating a different concept on each spread, queer author and artist Iris Gottlieb touches on history, science, sociology, and her own experience. This book is an essential tool for understanding and contributing...
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Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
30, 3, 30 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the opposing viewpoints of women's suffragists and anti-suffragists in the United States beginning in the mid-19th century"--
Author
Publisher
Timbuktu Labs
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xii, 212 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm + 1 folded map
Language
English
Description
While still inspiring rebel girls of the world to dream bigger, aim higher, and fight harder, this sequel is bigger than each of us, bigger than our individual hopes, and certainly bigger than our fears.
17) Like a girl
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Once upon a time, "like a girl" was an insult. Not anymore! In every walk of life, girls are demonstrating their creativity, perseverance, and strength. From civil rights activist Rosa Parks, who stood up for her beliefs by staying seated, to astronaut Sally Ride, the 24 women profiled here took risks, broke barriers, and transformed the world. This tribute to girl power will inspire young women everywhere.
18) Madam president
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
80 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Author
Language
English
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Prince charming, dragon slayer, mischievous prankster . . . More often than not, these are the role-models boys encounter in the books they read at home and at school. As a boy, there is an assumption that you will conform to a stereotypical idea of masculinity. But what if you're the introvert kind? What if you prefer to pick up a book rather than a sword? What if you want to cry when you're feeling sad or angry? What if you like the idea of wearing...
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