Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules

by Ann Shen

Revolutionary Women celebrates the amazing stories of 50 women of color who pushed boundaries, rewrote the rules, and inspired women everywhere to follow in their footsteps.

Discover the remarkable true stories of a diverse group of women who were trailblazers and leaders in their field, becoming visible icons of excellence in their communities and beyond. From making their mark on the big screen and in the halls of NASA to ruling on the courts of the US Open and the Supreme Court, their incredible stories will inspire you to embrace your authentic self and live your life in full color.

For fans of Ann Shen's beloved Bad Girls Throughout History , this spiritual successor celebrates the accomplishments of these incredible women alongside Ann Shen's signature artwork. From dancers, actors, and singers to scientists, astronauts, politicians, and activists, these women used their voices and their passions to change the world. They

• Gloria Estefan , one of the best-selling female music artists of all time.
• Anna Sui , an iconic fashion designer for over four decades.
• Bessie Stringfield , the motorcycle queen of Miami.
• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , the youngest woman ever sworn into Congress.
• Misty Copeland , the first Black woman principal dancer at American Ballet Theater.
• Joyce Chen , the first Chinese celebrity chef.

Revolutionary Women captures their extraordinary stories in a beautiful and inspiring format that elevates their achievements. Readers will love the new take on Ann Shen's beloved first book, as well as the uplifting stories, beautiful and rich art, and the inspiration for readers to forge their own paths.

BEAUTIFUL This book combines fun and colorful illustrations with important history through the lens of intersectional feminism, celebrating women of color for the amazing things they accomplished, appealing to people of all ages and genders.

Perfect

• Customers who also bought BAD GIRLS THROUGHOUT HISTORY or LEGENDARY LADIES
• Fans of Fashion, Art, and History
• Self-Proclaimed Feminists

Genres: Nonfiction, Feminism, History, Biography

208 pages, Hardcover

Published November 1, 2022

About the author

Ann Shen is an illustrator, letterer, and author based in Los Angeles. A graduate of UCSD and Art Center College of Design, Ann has created work or a number of publications, campaigns, products, and galleries for children of all ages. She lives with her husband and their small menagerie of animals.

She's written and illustrated four books, "Bad Girls Throughout History" (2016), "Legendary Ladies" (2018), "Nevertheless, She Wore It" (2020), and "Revolutionary Women" (2022), all published by Chronicle Books.

Reviews

[Kaity ✿ · Rating 5 out of 5]

the artwork was beautiful! unfortunately, there were severe formatting issues that prevented me from being able to read all of the text, but I look forward to reading it once it's published! (and also, the formatting at one point made the text say that Rita Moreno had a "sensational romantic life that included George W. Bush", so at least it was wrong in an entertaining way)

thank you so much to chronicle books and edelweiss for letting me see an early copy of this book!

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[Lilly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast, informative, beautifully illustrated, and empowering.

[Douglas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a superlative book that would make an excellent addition in any school or home library. Some of the women are well known but many of them aren't and so this book is an introduction not an encyclopedia. Ms. Shen's book would be ideal for a child that has an open assignment to write a biography on a person of her, his, or their choice. There isn't enough material to copy and paste but there is enough to pick a person and the author included a bibliography in alphabetical order. This would allow a young scholar to delve deeper and produce a fine bio for class. Ms. Shen's illustrations are beautiful every woman has a full page portrait and some have another page that's a quote that is done in the style of a poster reminiscent of the "War Is Not Healthy for Children and Other Living Things" from back in the day.

[Ari Santillanes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great job, Ann! I’m your cheerleader up in Sacramento, always sharing your books with my students and gifting them for birthdays to my girlfriends. I’ll always show up for my fellow UCSD Triton! 🔱

I love that this book was specifically about BIPOC women’s achievements. I learned so much and it was very timely reading for classroom research assignment on social change activists. Thinking of using Ida B. Wells or Charlotta Bass for my mock-up/sample.

Also, thank you to you or Chronicle Books for making it available through Hoopla. This app is supported by our public library and school district, which means I can get students reading it on devices instantly. That you have made ease of access a priority is appreciated!

[My24KaratHeart ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an inspiring book with lovely illustrations by the author, celebrating WOC in different industries throughout history. The book is full of vibrant colors due to the authors personal aesthetician and design skills, and makes for quite an aesthetically captivating experience. Even the cover is riveting.

There are so many more women I could see being featured, but I was excited to learn about the feats of women I'd never heard of. This is something I stumbled upon at the library, and it's a real gem of a book. I would love a Volume 2 one day.

[Stefi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully written, formatted and illustrated biographical book highlighting the accomplishments of some of the most inspiring and notable women of color. The book is divided by accomplishments “in pursuit of” art, equity, excellence, exploration expression, identity and knowledge. A remarkable and necessary read.

[Elba M · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is a very good reference book. You can read a very condense version of the woman you are interested and do more research about her. I was very proud that there were some women from Puerto Rico. Although I think that she should have had Chita Rivera another great puertorrican actress.

[Melinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for reading challenge. Higher rating for the joy of learning about amazing women I knew nothing about. Colorful and creative illustration but design is awkward and redundant -- repeating info easily found online. Easy and enjoyable read.

[Andréa]

Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through Edelweiss.

[Emma Dargue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short biographies of black, latinx or indigenous women who have struck a difference in mainly American culture.

[Wandee’s Thoughts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love reading about iconic women in history

[Bethany · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an amazing book! So many great women and all illustrated beautifully! All schools, libraries and book shelves would benefit from this book.

[Natasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring stories of amazing women of colour. As a woman of colour myself, it's nice to finally read about the accomplishments of someone like me break the glass ceiling and overcome not just gender but also racial bias to succeed in their own field.