Publisher Description

Girls Rule presents the inspirational biographical stories of 50 incredible women from around the globe. From fierce pirate leaders, warrior queens and spies, to pioneering mountaineers, conservationists and scientists, Girls Rule explores 50 phenomenal females whose accomplishments have left a lasting impression and legacy. Written by the author of the bestselling and award-winning Run Like a Girl, this collection of fascinating biographical stories includes inspirational figures from a diverse range of places, social backgrounds, and disciplines. Discover these amazing women - some well-known, others not often explored - talented in science, politics, architecture, activism, the arts, palaeontology and more! AGES: 8 plus AUTHOR: Danielle Brown MBE is a double Paralympic gold medallist and five-time World Champion in archery. She was World Number 1 for her entire career and made history when she became the first disabled athlete to represent England in an able-bodied discipline at the Commonwealth Games. Danielle now works as a professional speaker and trainer, specializing in self-development and success skills. SELLING POINTS: . 50 beautifully illustrated biographical spreads of trailblazing women and girls that bring their incredible achievements and stories to life . Written by the author of the bestselling Run Like a Girl, winner in the children's category of The Sunday Times Sports Book Awards 2022 and co-author of Be Your Best Self, shortlisted for The Telegraph Children's Sports Book of the Year 2020 . Includes entries from a diverse range of backgrounds and disciplines

Author Biography

Danielle Brown MBE is a double Paralympic gold medallist and five-time World Champion in archery. She was World Number 1 for her entire career and made history when she became the first disabled person to represent England and win gold as an able-bodied athlete at the Commonwealth Games. Danielle now works as a professional speaker and trainer, specialising in self-development and success skills. She has worked in the education sector for over a decade, inspiring over 30,000 students through her programmes and has co-authored a GCSE Study Skills guide. She is the co-author of the book Be Your Best Self (shortlisted for The Telegraph Children's Sports Book of the Year 2020) and the author of Run Like A Girl (winner of the children's category of The Sunday Times Sports Book Awards 2022. Danielle is based in Shropshire, West Midlands. 
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Table of Contents

Introduction 6
Frida Kahlo 8
Hypatia 10
Christine De Pizan 12
Amelia Earhart 14
Beyonce 16
Nellie Bly 18
Rosa Parks 20
Libby Kosmala 22
Boudicca 24
Mary Anning 26
Marie Curie 28
Tuaiwa 'Eva' Rickard 30
Ching Shih 32
Vigdis Finnbogadottir 34
George Eliot 36
Malala Yousafzai 38
Ruth Bader Ginsburg 40
Artemisia I of Caria 42
Jane Goodall 44
Alicia Alonso 46
Wangari Maathai 48
Helen Keller 50
Susana Rodriguez Gacio 52
Lise Meitner 54
Madam C. J. Walker 56
Florence Nightingale 58
Greta Thunberg 60
Zaha Hadid 62
Mary Patten 64
Emma Watson 66
Andree De Jongh 68
Jane Fonda 70
Cleopatra 72
Jacinda Ardern 74
Samantha Cristoforetti 76
Mary Wollstonecraft 78
Dorothy Arzner 80
Mary Kom 82
Amal Clooney 84
Rosalind Franklin 86
Madeline Stuart 88
Sophia Duleep Singh 90
Anna Politkovskaya 92
Shelley-Ann Fraser-Pryce 94
Zheng Zhenxiang 96
Maya Angelou 98
Aud The Deep-Minded 100
Sonita Alizadeh 102
Ada Lovelace 104
Maria Montessori 106
About the Author 108
Index 110

Review

As well as being a source of information for each particular woman, the book as a whole shines a light proudly on the feminist movement, on the shifts within the whole landscape of women in society over many, many years across the entire world. Girls Rule is a brilliant , captivating and awe-inspiring collection of extraordinary role models. -- Jennifer Caddick, teacher * Reading Zone *
The selection of women is diverse in every sense but all the women have one thing in common: they had to overcome extraordinary odds to achieve more than they ever thought they could. The message - there is a way around every barrier for those courageous enough to persevere - is empowering. … For me, it was the discovery of so many unknown stories that was the joy of reading this. I felt humbled by my ignorance and inspired by what can be possible. ...The 'inspirational story' genre is expanding fast and I approach these books now with a critical eye. For me, this one passed the 'worth investment' test. -- Louisa Farrow, teacher * Reading Zone *
By using the inspirational stories of great women who have left a lasting legacy, the uplifting and life-affirming stories prove that anything is possible. I loved that the women featured in this book are from a wide range of diverse places and backgrounds, with their various achievements spread far and wide and throughout history, right up to the modern day. … the introduction from Danielle Brown [explains] to the reader why she chose to write the book and why she wanted it to be not only informative but inspirational, too. …she has very much succeeded in achieving this. … this book has something for everyone and I am sure readers who love biographies and inspirational stories will absolutely love this book. -- Julie Broadbent, School Librarian * Reading Zone *
A collection of wonderfully told stories of women from across the world and throughout history who thought differently, pushed boundaries, challenged ideas and achieved things beyond what was thought possible. We encounter politicians, peacekeepers, pioneers, activists, spokeswomen and survivors. Their legacy is not only the positive ways they changed the world, but the way their actions show us we can do the same. * Juno Magazine *
An introduction to women who have achieved great things. The pioneers are wide ranging including pirates, warriors, scientists, activists, artists and politicians. We travel through history and learn how each of them has changed the world. Figures include Mary Anning, Rosa Parks, Ching Shih, Wangari Maathai, Helen Keller and Zaha Hadid. Each person has a double-page spread which includes a picture. I like the way some entries have quotations in capitals such as Jacinda Ardern "I refuse to believe that you cannot be both compassionate and strong." and Maya Angelou "If you're always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be." The text is well chosen and age appropriate. Pages are attractive and the artwork has a contemporary feel. The introduction addresses readers directly – "Remember you are never alone during the difficult times. Many other women have travelled through hardship and found a way to rise to the challenge. Lean on their stories and let them light the way." There is a contents page and an index. Informative and inspirational, this is an excellent book for children aged 7+. -- Brenda Marshall * The English Association *
Stylishly designed, a double spread is allocated to each woman featured and as well as the written biographical details, there's a large illustration and for most, a significant quote. Stylishly designed, a double spread is allocated to each woman featured and as well as the written biographical details, there's a large illustration and for most, a significant quote. * Red Reading Hub *
Discover these fantastic women, some of whom are well-known and others not so much, but they all have something in common -- they are female figures that have achieved great things! From talents in science, politics, architecture, activism, the arts, palaeontology and more, all readers will feel inspired and in complete awe. This book makes the perfect gift for all looking to learn more about the great pioneers who have paved the way to prove that girls really do rule! -- @play.to.learn.with.katy
Women's History Month is coming to a close but these inspiring stories deserve to be celebrated all year long! Here is one more to add to your lists! A fascinating book that details 50 women who changed the world! I love that this fascinating book includes women from all different backgrounds, disciplines, and locations. It tells inspiring stories of women in science, politics, architecture, activism, the arts, palaeontology and more! * @picturebookrecommendations *

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