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From the inspiring author of Girls Who Rocked the World comes another comprehensive collection of true, inspiring profiles of successful young women throughout history who made their mark on the world before turning twenty.Young women today crave strong, independent role models to look to for motivation. In the follow-up to the bestseller Girls Who Rocked the World, More Girls Who Rocked the World offers a fun and uplifting collection of influential stories with forty-five more movers and shakers who made a difference before turning twenty.From Annie Oakley and Queen Victoria to Malala Yousafzai and Adele—each with her own incredible story of how she created life-changing opportunities for herself and the world—you’ll get to know these capable queens of empires and courageous icons of entertainment. Also included are profiles of gutsy teenagers who are out there rocking the world right now and personal aspirations from today’s young women.
When she was a girl, Michelle dreamed of creating books. A proud bookworm, she studied children?s lit at Brown University and got an MFA in Writing for Children from Vermont College. For the past 30 years she?s been doing what she loves?acquiring, editing and art directing children?s books, collaborating with authors and illustrators on hundreds of titles. ?It?s the best job in the world!? For thirteen years, she shared her passion for kids? lit teaching at Portland State University. She has also written many children?s books of her own, some of which have won cool honors like the Oregon Book Award, Jewish Book Council?s Best Illustrated Book, IRA Notable Book, and Simon Wiesenthal?s Once Upon A World Award. She is currently co-writing and art directing a series of graphic novels to be co-published by Trackers Earth and Dark Horse Comics.
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