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Heroines: Great Women Through the Ages

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I can't emphasize too much how important it is for girls to be introduced to strong, accomplished, but often historically obscure women like these portrayed here. As an example, I was taught in college that Samuel Richardson, an 18th century Englishman was the first novelist. Decades later I learned that Lady Murasaki, an 11th cenury Japanese woman was. She wrote The Tale of Genji, a novel tht was enormously influential during her time.
This beautifully illustrated book gives the young reader a sampling of each historic figure. Enough to keep her interested, but not enough to satisfy. Personally, I feel it's a perfect appetizer to tempt her to further reading.

When I was a child, this was my FAVORITE bedtime book. I was fascinated by these amazing women. In 5th grade i was so taken with Eleanor of Aquitaine that I dressed as her for Halloween. Suffice it to say nobody else understood the reference. Regardless, this book is a must for young girls. It is empowering and extremely educational.