Women Who Won't Be Silenced: Stories of Strong Women

Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become a hero to many from her place on the U.S Supreme Court. Her outspoken nature, work ethic, and unique style have earned her the nickname "Notorious RBG." Her life story is filled with many motivational moments, which are presented through engaging main text, full-color photographs, and informative sidebars. Readers are also introduced to some of her most famous words of wisdom in eye-catching quote boxes. The life of a member of the Supreme Court is far from boring, which readers discover as they learn about this opera-loving, gym-going, groundbreaking justice.

Kamala Harris is a rising star in the political world, but who was she before she became a popular U.S. Senator and one of the most outspoken women in Washington D.C.? Readers discover the answer as they learn the details of her journey from a childhood in California and Canada to her election as the second black woman and first person of Indian descent to serve as a U.S. Senator. The informative main text is supplemented by fact-filled sidebars and full-color photographs. Quotes from Harris are highlighted to motivate the next generation of political leaders to follow in her footsteps.

When Malala Yousafzai was only 15 years old, she was shot in the head for speaking out about the importance of educating girls and women. However, she didn't let that attack silence her. Instead, she has become a global advocate for women's rights and education. Her captivating story is presented through fact-filled text, informative sidebars, full-color photographs, and quotes from the young activist. Malala Yousafzai is a living example of the idea that you're never too young to fight for what matters to you, and that is a lesson readers can use to inspire their own activism.

Reese Witherspoon is an Oscar-winning and Emmy-nominated actress and a successful producer, but she has become known for much more than just her work in movies and on television. She has become a leader of the Time's Up movement, fighting for equality for women in all careers and from all walks of life. As readers learn about Witherspoon's career accomplishments and activism, they discover a role model who channeled her own pain after being assaulted as young woman into a movement that is changing the world. Detailed sidebars, full-color photographs, and quotes from Witherspoon add to this empowering reading experience.

In a speech at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards, Oprah Winfrey famously promised young women that "a new day is on the horizon." That sense of determination has helped Winfrey rise to the top of the worlds of entertainment and business, and it's also helped her overcome a painful past to serve as a voice of hope and a force for change. Through detailed text featuring sidebars and eye-catching quote boxes filled with Winfrey's own words, readers discover her inspiring story, which is told alongside full-color photographs of Winfrey from the past and present.

Emma Watson has played strong female characters on the big screen since she was a little girl, and the same courage seen in her performances as Hermione Granger and Belle can be found in her life away from acting as well. Watson's work to further women's rights around the world has inspired many young women and young men to learn more about feminism and the fight for equality. Readers discover this and other essential parts of Watson's life as they explore detailed biographical text featuring sidebars, vibrant photographs, and quotes from this popular role model.