Because I Was a Girl - by Melissa de la Cruz (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Edited by a #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author, this is an inspiring collection of true stories by girls and women, ages 10 to 80, about the obstacles, challenges, and opportunities they've faced because of their gender. Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><i>Because I Was a Girl</i> is an 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 <i>New York Times</i>-bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz, the book is the perfect gift for girls of all ages to celebrate the accomplishments of these women and girls who overcame adversity with their limitless potential. <p/>The 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. <p/><i>Because I Was a Girl</i> features powerful stories from: <p/>Elizabeth Acevedo<br>Katrina Adams<br>Victoria Aveyard <br>Bonnie Bartlett<br>Brenda Bowen <br>Libba Bray<br>Katie Button<br>Emily Calandrelli <br>Babette Davis<br>Williabell Jones Davis<br>Melissa de la Cruz<br>Abby Falik<br>Jena Friedman <br>Joan Hanawi <br>Jane Hawley <br>Tina Hay <br>Jody Houser<br>Dolores Huerta <br>Zareen Jaffery<br>Anjanette Johnston<br>Mattie Johnston <br>Holly Knight<br>Jill Lorie <br>Zoey Luna<br>Trish McEvoy<br>Loretta Miranda<br>Gloria Molina <br>Susan Morrison<br>Anna Ponder<br>Margaret Semrud-Clikeman<br>Rebecca Soffer<br>Cheri Steinkellner<br>Margaret Stohl<br>Noor Tagouri<br>Tillie Walden <br>Quvenzhane Wallis <br>Francesca Zambello<br>Lenore Zion</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>A 2019 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List Pick <p/>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.-<b>-<i>Kirkus Reviews </i>(starred review)</b> <p/>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. --<b><i>VOYA</i> <i>Magazine </i>(starred review)</b> <p/>Thoughtful, encouraging, and honest, this compilation should inspire readers looking for guidance in charting the directions their own lives take. --<b><i>Booklist </i><br></b></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Melissa de la Cruz</b> is the #1 <i>New York Times, </i> #1 <i>Publisher's Weekly</i> and #1 Indie Bound bestselling author of many critically acclaimed and award-winning novels for readers of all ages, and edited the inspiring anthology of true stories, <i>Because I Was a Girl</i>. She grew up in Manila and moved to San Francisco with her family, where she graduated high school salutatorian from The Convent of the Sacred Heart. At Columbia University, she majored in art history and English. Melissa lives in Los Angeles and Palm Springs with her husband and daughter.
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