She Did It! – Sneak Peek + Blog Tour Contest

Posted November 12, 2018 by Sara | Novel Novice 1 Comment

Prepare for the perfect book to teach kids of all ages (and genders) about the amazing work women have done throughout history. She Did It! 21 Women Who Changed the Way We Think is a wonderful new, fully illustrated book that highlights some of the incredible women who have changed our world for the better. Today, we’ve got a sneak peek at some of the inside pages, plus your chance to win a copy of the book!

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 Andrus
Ella Baker
Gertrude Berg
Rachel Carson
Shirley Chisholm
Joan Cooney
Isadora Duncan
Barbara Gittings
Temple Grandin
Grace Hopper
Dolores Huerta
Billie Jean King
Dorothea Lange
Patsy Mink
Vera Rubin
Margaret Sanger
Gladys Tantaquidgeon
Ida M. Tarbell
Madame C. J. Walker
Alice Waters
Second Wave Feminism

In Stores Now: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N | iBooks | TBD

Emily Arnold McCully received the Caldecott Medal for Mirette on the High Wire. The illustrator of more than 40 books for young readers, she divides her time between Chatham, New York, and New York City.