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By Darienne Stewart
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Inspiring stories of girls who made their mark on the world.
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What's the Story?
BOLD, BRAVE, AND BRILLIANT YOUNG WOMEN share the inspiring stories of dozens of girls who've found ways to shape the world around them. In addition to much-celebrated heroes like Anne Frank, Malala Yousafzai, and Joan of Arc, the book features girls who probably aren't household names, such as Cordelia Longo, who campaigned for her school to provide free tampons and pads; Mexican-American labor activist Emma Tenayuca; and Marley Dias, who created the #1000blackgirlsbooks campaign.
Is It Any Good?
With this enjoyable collection of short profiles of amazing girls, the creators of the popular Rad Women books hope to inspire young readers to find ways they want to change the world for the better. Rad Girls Can showcases some heroines who've taken on almost mythic status, like the Mongol warrior Khutulun, but many are modern-era girls readers can easily relate to.
Kate Schatz's concise, engaging stories are accompanied by Miriam Klein Stahl's arresting cut-paper portraits make each page feel fresh. Readers are invited to add their own "rad" story, and are offered solid tips on how to transform ideas into action.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the variety of achievements presented in Rad Girls Can. Which of the girls' stories meant something to you? Do you have anything in common with them?
Which women in your life support and encourage you? Who inspires you?
Who else would you include in this book?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Miriam Klein Stahl
- Genre : Biography
- Topics : Activism , History , School ( Middle School )
- Book type : Non-Fiction
- Publisher : Ten Speed Press
- Publication date : July 17, 2018
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
- Number of pages : 112
- Available on : Nook, Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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