By Maliha Abidi (author)
"Inspirational illustrated anthology of 100 women of colour who’ve blazed a trail to rise to the top of their respective fields, with world-changing impact."
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Relating the remarkable stories of 100 extraordinary women of colour, Maliha Abidi’s Rise is an inspirational, informative showstopper of an anthology. Global in scope and engagingly lively in style, it’s a powerful and beautifully curated testament to trailblazing women of colour from all walks of life, from all fields of endeavour (literature, science, engineering, business, banking, mathematics, politics, law, medicine, human rights activism, sport, art, music, dance), from all corners of the world. What a glorious gift this is to treasure - and draw inspiration from - for a lifetime.
Featuring women from over 40 countries, these are pioneers who’ve risen above multiple challenges to have huge impact on the world, whether in the public eye, or behind the scenes. While the book includes seminal icons who are household names (among them Beyonce, Frida Kahlo, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Rosa Parks and Serena Williams), Rise also highlights lesser-known names whose work has had huge impact on our world. Like the women themselves, Maliha Abidi’s writing style is engaging and keenly focussed, and her striking portraits of each innovator are an exuberant, life-filled joy.
Rise celebrates the inspirational stories of 100 remarkable women of colour. From the entrepreneur with a homemade marmalade business who went on to found Women's World Banking, to the educator who built the first university in the world; and from the athlete who fled civil war on a sinking boat and then swam in the Olympics, to the first Black female astronaut, these trailblazers have risen above challenges to reach dizzying heights.
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These scientists, entertainers, sportswomen, artists and activists hail from more than forty countries. Past and present, famous and forgotten, they have worked both behind the scenes and under public scrutiny to make our world a better place.
Featuring stunning portrait illustrations by noted artist Maliha Abidi, Rise reveals the creativity and courage of these pioneers, and is essential for all.
'Women and girls worldwide will find inspiration and strength in the pages of this beautiful book.' Malala Yousafzai
Maliha Abidi is a Pakistani-American artist and illustrator whose work is dedicated to women's rights and mental health. Her self-published debut, Pakistan for Women, won Abidi international acclaim with appearances on BBC, Good Morning America and TRT World, among others. She has worked with renowned organisations such as the United Nations, Women's Aid and the Malala Fund to help create positive change through art.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Rise Extraordinary Women of Colour who Changed the World and determined it is suitable for children aged 15-18 years old
Rise Extraordinary Women of Colour who Changed the World features in the following genres: History, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, People / Places, Star Books, Recommendations, Featured Books for Young Adults
Hardback. £18.00, down from the £20.00 cover price. In Stock.
Rise Extraordinary Women of Colour who Changed the World was written by Maliha Abidi and published by Saqi Books
Rise Extraordinary Women of Colour who Changed the World has 224 pages
£18.00, reduced from £20.00. In Stock.
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