A cross-cultural celebration of key women's achievements through history.


From archaeology to zoology, the extraordinary knowledge and skill of the women in this book has changed the world where we live. Their inspirational creativity, determination and courage has been ground-breaking. Whether reaching for the stars or kicking-off record-breaking careers in football we can all learn from and be led by these remarkable risk-takers and changemakers.

Curated by Carnegie Medal shortlisted illustrator, Yu Rong, this title showcases the talent of multiple female illustrators.

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ISBN
9781916747876
Publisert
2026-02-26
Utgiver
Fox & Ink Books
Høyde
214 mm
Bredde
285 mm
Aldersnivå
JC, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
52

Forfatter
Annet
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Biografisk notat

Yu Yi is a picture book storyteller. She was born and raised in “the mountain city”, Chongqing. She used to be a Chinese teacher and a children’s book editor. Now she is a full-time picture book creator. Her representative works include "Thunmp! Thump! Thump!", "A Ray of Light" and "The Cat that Has Visited A Million Citites". Her works have garnered her the BolognaRagazzi Award (Fiction) Special Mention and Bing Xin Children's Literature Award.  Yu Rong is a Chinese illustrator of children's picture books, especially known for her use of papercutting artwork. Born in China, she first trained as a primary school teacher, then studied for a BA in Chinese Painting and Contemporary Art Design (Nanjing Normal University's Art College) and an MA in Communication and Design (Royal College of Art, London). She now lives near Cambridge, UK. The Visible Sounds was shortlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration in 2023.