Wonderful Women of the World

Not all heroes wear capes!Wonder Woman has been an inspiration for decades, and while not everyone would choose her star-spangled outfit for themselves, her compassion and fairness are worthy of emulation. We'll be presenting tales of the real-world heroes who take up Diana's mantle and work in the fields of science, sports, activism, diplomacy, and more!New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson brings together an all-star cast of authors and illustrators in this anthology of contemporary Wonder Women--and how they've changed our world.Contents: • Introduction: A Girl with a Hero Can Do Anything / Laurie Halse Anderson, writer • Wonderful Women of History [Alice Marble]Part One: Strength • Jenette Kahn / Agnes Garbowska, illustrator • Serena Williams: Super Serena – G.O.A.T. / Danielle Paige, writer; Brittney Williams, illustrator • Teara Fraser: Helping Others Soar / Traci Sorell, writer; Natasha Donovan, illustrator • Malala Yousafzai: One for All / Son M., writer; Safiya Zerrougui, illustrator • Leiomy Maldonado: Generational / Magdalene Vissagio, writer; Alexis Williams, breakdowns; Emma Kubert, illustratorPart Two: Compassion • Mary Seacole / Bex Glendining, illustrator • Brené Brown: Braving / Louise Simonson, writer; Nicole Goux, illustrator • Beyoncé: A Diva Who Means Business / Mikki Kendall, writer; A. D'Amico, illustrator • Mari Copeny: Fighting for Flint / Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, writer; Cat Staggs, breakdowns; Sharee Miller, illustrator • Mariana Costa Checa: Laboratoria of Change / Melissa Marr, writer; Marcela Cespedes, illustratorPart Three: Justice • Wilma Mankiller / Weshoyot Alvitre, illustrator • Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Dissent / Lilah Sturges, writer; Devaki Neogi, illustrator • Greta Thunberg: Climate Justice / Kami Garcia, writer; Igzell, illustrator • Edith Windsor: How One Woman's Love Changed a Nation / Amanda Deibert, writer; Cat Staggs, illustratorPart Four: Truth • Ada Lovelace / Colleen Doran, illustrator • Khatijah Mohamad Yusoff: Creating Heroes from Villains / Amanda Deibert, writer; Hanie Mohd, illustrator • Francisca Nneka Okeke: Climate Change Activist and Shero / Sheena Howard, writer; Cat Staggs, breakdowns; Laylie Frazier, illustrator • Judith Heumann: How to Ignite a Spark / Marieke Nijkamp, writer; Ashanti Fortson, illustrator • Márcia Barbosa: Water Is Weird / Corinna Bechko, writer; Anastasia Longoria, illustratorPart Five: Equality • Venus Williams / Ashley A. Woods, illustrator • Ellen Ochoa: Desination – Space! / Cecil Castellucci, writer; Carina Guevara, illustrator • Naomi Watanabe: Finding Your Fit / Jody Houser, writer; Michiums, illustrator • Marsha P. Johnson: The Beauty of a Brick / Jadzia Axelrod, writer; Michaela Washington, illustrator • Keiko Agena: Asian America's B.F.F / Sarah Kuhn, writer; Lynne Yoshii, illustrator • Team Biographies and Resources to learn more about these icons!