Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color who Reinvented the Rules

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Revolutionary Women is a celebration of women of colour, centring women who have historically been sidelined. For fans of Ann Shens beloved Bad Girls Throughout History, this spiritual successor celebrates the accomplishments of these incredible women alongside Anns 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 include: 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 Anns beloved first book, as well as the uplifting stories, beautiful and rich art, and the inspiration for readers to forge their own paths.

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"Stylish graphics and vibrant gouache portraits complement the book's impressive range of profile subjects, including drag queens, engineers, and athletes. This is a fitting tribute to women whose achievements and struggles deserve to be better known."--Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Ann Shen is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Los Angeles. She is the author of Bad Girls Throughout History and Legendary Ladies. Her bright, colourful style has been put to work on everything from young adult book covers to fashion doll-packaging designs to concept art for theme park rides halfway across the globe. Her illustration work has been featured on BuzzFeed, HelloGiggles, DesignWorkLife, DesignLoveFest, Oh Joy!, Supersonic Electronic, and Grazia, among others. Other clients include HarperCollins, theNew York Times, Huffington Post, Anthropologie, and Mattel.