Spanning art, science, politics, activism, and even sports, these girl squads show just how essential female friendship has been throughout history and throughout the world! In this hilarious and heartfelt book, geek girl Sam Maggs takes you on a tour of some of history's most famous female BFFs, including Anne Bonny and Mary Read, the infamous lady pirates; Jeanne Manon Roland and Sophie Grandchamp, Parisian socialites who landed front-row seats (from prison) to the French Revolution; Sharon and Shirley Firth, the First Nations twin sisters and Olympic skiiers; The Edinburgh Seven, the first women admitted to medical school in the United Kingdom; and The Zohra Orchestra, Afghanistan's first all-female musical group
Fun, feisty, and delightful to read — with empowering illustrations by artist Jenn Woodall — it's the perfect gift for your best friend.
Recommended Age | 13 and up |
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Author | Sam Maggs |
Illustrator | Jenn Woodall |
ISBN | 1683690729 |
Publication Date | Oct 2, 2018 |
Publisher | Quirk Books |
Language | English |