{"product_id":"9781250211699","title":"Because I Was a Girl : True Stories for Girls of All Ages","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBecause I Was a Girl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Melissa de la Cruz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn inspiring collection of true stories by women and girls about the obstacles, challenges, and opportunities they've faced . . .because of their gender. Edited by #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz, the book is the perfect gift for girls of all ages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe collection includes writings from an impressive array of girls and women who are trailblazers in their fields, including bestselling authors Victoria Aveyard, Libba Bray, and Margaret Stohl; industry pioneers like Dolores Huerta, Trish McEvoy, and Holly Knight; renowned chef Katie Button; aerospace and mechanical engineer Emily Calandrelli; and many more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecause I Was a Girl\u003c\/i\u003e features powerful stories from:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElizabeth Acevedo\u003cbr\u003eKatrina Adams\u003cbr\u003eVictoria Aveyard \u003cbr\u003eBonnie Bartlett\u003cbr\u003eBrenda Bowen \u003cbr\u003eLibba Bray\u003cbr\u003eKatie Button\u003cbr\u003eEmily Calandrelli \u003cbr\u003eBabette Davis\u003cbr\u003eWilliabell Jones Davis\u003cbr\u003eMelissa de la Cruz\u003cbr\u003eAbby Falik\u003cbr\u003eJena Friedman  \u003cbr\u003eJoan Hanawi \u003cbr\u003eJane Hawley \u003cbr\u003eTina Hay \u003cbr\u003eJody Houser\u003cbr\u003eDolores Huerta  \u003cbr\u003eZareen Jaffery\u003cbr\u003eAnjanette Johnston\u003cbr\u003eMattie Johnston \u003cbr\u003eHolly Knight\u003cbr\u003eJill Lorie \u003cbr\u003eZoey Luna\u003cbr\u003eTrish McEvoy\u003cbr\u003eLoretta Miranda\u003cbr\u003eGloria Molina \u003cbr\u003eSusan Morrison\u003cbr\u003eAnna Ponder\u003cbr\u003eMargaret Semrud-Clikeman\u003cbr\u003eRebecca Soffer\u003cbr\u003eCheri Steinkellner\u003cbr\u003eMargaret Stohl\u003cbr\u003eNoor Tagouri\u003cbr\u003eTillie Walden \u003cbr\u003eQuvenzhane Wallis \u003cbr\u003eFrancesca Zambello\u003cbr\u003eLenore Zion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBecause I Was a Girl\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2019 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List Pick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"An inspiring collection and an encouragement to young girls from all walks of life.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\". . .for anyone seeking inspirational stories of success through perseverance.\" —\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2019 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This anthology represents a culturally diverse group of women who disclose how they found the inner strength and courage to excel, oftentimes breaking new ground in fields where women are not welcome. . .An inspiring collection and an encouragement to young girls from all walks of life.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In this timely collection of first-person essays, thirty-eight women of different races, ethnicities, backgrounds, and ages reflect upon their experiences growing up and how each of them found their place in the world. . .for anyone seeking inspirational stories of success through perseverance.\" —\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Thoughtful, encouraging, and honest, this compilation should inspire readers looking for guidance in charting the directions their own lives take.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250211699\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40678661423310,"sku":"9781250211699","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_37ea473c-68fd-445c-9537-14dd973456f2.jpg?v=1640059957","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250211699","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}