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52 Young Women Making Herstory Right Now
Lauren Sharkey(Author)
Wren & Rook (Publisher)
Published on 21. February 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-5263-6184-4 (ISBN)
Description
'An inspiring gift for teenagers with a conscience' - Independent
'We're not the future. We're doing it right now.'
Young people are uniting across the world to create change, have their voices heard and stand up for what they believe in.
In this bold and brilliantly inspiring book, Lauren Sharkey profiles the powerful stories and achievements of 52 young women who are working to improve the lives of people across the globe. Some are active in feminist issues like period poverty or political problems such as police brutality and LGBTQ+ rights; while others are working in science, conservation and diversity. Yet whether it be Twitter campaigns or life-saving apps, their great ideas are all changing the world as we know it.
Illustrated by Manjit Thapp, this is a must-have for young women who would like to dare to make a difference and become empowered to be the change.
'We're not the future. We're doing it right now.'
Young people are uniting across the world to create change, have their voices heard and stand up for what they believe in.
In this bold and brilliantly inspiring book, Lauren Sharkey profiles the powerful stories and achievements of 52 young women who are working to improve the lives of people across the globe. Some are active in feminist issues like period poverty or political problems such as police brutality and LGBTQ+ rights; while others are working in science, conservation and diversity. Yet whether it be Twitter campaigns or life-saving apps, their great ideas are all changing the world as we know it.
Illustrated by Manjit Thapp, this is a must-have for young women who would like to dare to make a difference and become empowered to be the change.
Reviews / Votes
An inspiring gift for teenagers with a conscience ... It's empowering stuff for all ages, proving that you don't have to be rich or famous to make a difference, so nab it off your teen and have a flick through yourself! - IndependentMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Interest Age: From 12 to 17 years
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
271 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5263-6184-4 (9781526361844)
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E-Book
02/2019
1st Edition
Wren & Rook
€3.99
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Persons
Lauren Sharkey is a fashion and culture journalist specialising in the fashion industry and women's rights. Previously at Yahoo Style UK, she now covers culture, lifestyle and entertainment for Bustle UK and the streetwear realm for Heroine. She is published by Buzzfeed, Fashionista, Dazed, BBC Future, Refinery29, Shortlist, The Daily Beast, The Cut and more.