Description
"If you want to school yourself on the women who have paved the way for the rest of us, then this is the book for you..." Becca Anderson, bestselling author of The Book of Awesome Women
Societal mores of sexism and misogyny have kept generations of women on the sidelines of history. But in every era, there are women who refuse to sit back in the shadows. Fabulous Female Firsts is a celebration of those women the role models who proved that with enough daring and enough tenacity, the impossible can become possible.
Enough is Not Enough. That's what she said. From rebel girls who refused to let their wings be clipped to the suffragettes who claimed new space for women, each trailblazer in this collection of biographies pushed the boundaries for what was possible for women in their time, even if it meant being seen as stubborn, improper, or just a trainwreck. This book is in praise of "difficult women" who made the world a better place.
Feminism Throughout History. Maybe you know their names, but do you know their stories? You'll find inspiration in the company of women. This collection includes the stories of some of the most fabulous women in world history, including Aretha Franklin, Sandra Day O'Connor, Lucy Walker, Sally Ride, Kathryn Bigelow, Misty Copeland, Viola Desmond, Pauli Murray, Emma Gatewood, General Anna Hays, Junko Tabei, and Gertrude Ederle.
Young readers and people of all ages who are inspired by The Diary of Anne Frank and the life of Harriet Tubman will find new heroes in this book. If you enjoyed feminist books like The Book of Awesome Women, Bad Girls Throughout History, and Behind Every Great Man, you'll love the inspiring stories in Fabulous Female Firsts: The Trailblazers Who Led the Way.
Growing social network via Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn. Member of the California Teacher's Association (CTA) and its thousands of Facebook members. Author has access to district wide mailing list and will be able to mobilize her social network. Extensive list of bloggers, independent book sellers, individuals and press agents from prior books.
About the Author
Marlene Wagman-Geller received her B.A. from York University and her teaching credentials from the University of Toronto and San Diego State University. Currently, she teaches high school English in National City, California. Reviews from her first three books (Penguin/Perigree) have appeared in The New York Times and the Associated Press article appeared in dozens of newspapers such as The Chicago Tribune, The Huffington Post, and The Washington Post. She also penned a review for a Penguin Publishers title.
Book Information
ISBN 9781642501803
Author Marlene Wagman-Geller
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Mango Media
Publisher Mango Media
