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Laurie Halse Anderson Announces "Wonder Women in History," a YA Graphic Novel Anthology
The new DC title, which will be released on December 1, will profile female public figures including Michelle Obama, Malala Yousafzai, Serena Williams, and Greta Thunberg.
Laurie Halse Anderson will edit a new YA graphic novel anthology of "women who changed our world," she announced Sunday on International Women's Day.
The bestselling author of Speak and Shout broke the news on Twitter, writing, " #IWD2020—I'm so excited to announce I'll be editing this YA anthology: WONDER WOMEN OF HISTORY!"
She included a link to preorder the DC Comics title.
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The book will chronicle women who "take up Wonder Woman’s iconic mantle and work in the fields of science, social justice activism, diplomacy, and more" and will profile female public figures including Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Michelle Obama, Malala Yousafzai, Serena Williams, and Greta Thunberg.
“Wonder Woman’s commitment to justice and compassion has inspired fans for decades,” Anderson said in a statement. The author has an original YA graphic novel about Wonder Woman's teen years, Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed, coming out in June. “I am thrilled to help bring this book of real-life Wonder Women to the world.”
The graphic novel profiles will be created by an "all-star cast of women authors and artists," who will be announced at a later date. The book is set to be released on December 1.
Read the full press release below:
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#IWD2020: LAURIE HALSE ANDERSON LASSOS REAL STORIES OF REAL HEROES IN WONDER WOMEN IN HISTORY New DC Young Adult Graphic Novel Anthology Featuring Acclaimed Authors and Artists Will Profile Michelle Obama, Malala Yousafzai, and Greta Thunberg, Among Many More Public Figures
Graphic Novel Set to Debut December 1, 2020 Available to Preorder Now Girl (super)Power! In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, DC announced New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson will curate Wonder Women in History, a new young adult (YA) graphic novel anthology hitting shelves December 2020. The anthology will feature an all-star cast of women authors and artists (yet to be announced) and will present tales of real-world heroes who take up Wonder Woman’s iconic mantle and work in the fields of science, social justice activism, diplomacy, and more. Anderson is an inspiring, established voice in the YA literature space and is the two-time National Book Award-nominated author of the YA novels Speak and Chains and her personal memoir, Shout. A real-life Wonder Woman, Anderson is a champion for women’s rights and has advocated for equality and empowerment of underserved voices throughout her storied career. “Wonder Woman’s commitment to justice and compassion has inspired fans for decades,” said Anderson. “I am thrilled to help bring this book of real-life Wonder Women to the world.” Wonder Women in History marks Anderson’s second project with DC to debut this year. In June, Anderson will explore Wonder Woman’s teen years in an original YA graphic novel, Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed. See below for the full description of Wonder Women in History. The graphic novel is available to preorder now, and will hit stores and online retailers everywhere books are sold on December 1, 2020. Stay tuned for more details! Wonder Women in History Edited by Laurie Halse Anderson Author and artist contributors to be announced On sale December 1, 2020 MSRP: $16.99 Not all heroes wear capes. Wonder Woman has been an inspiration for decades, and while not everyone would choose her star-spangled outfit for themselves, her compassion and fairness are worthy of emulation. Wonder Women in History presents tales of the real-world heroes who take up Diana’s mantle, focusing on the impact of activists such as Dolores Huerta, Malala Yousafzai, and Greta Thunberg; women from the world of science and technology such as Ellen Ochoa and Grace Hopper; women in sports and pop culture such as Venus and Serena Williams and Tina Fey; artists such as Frida Kahlo; and important political voices such as Michelle Obama and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, among others. New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson brings together an all-star cast of women authors and illustrators in this anthology of Wonder Women. |
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Tansy Matthews
I really hope the cover won't be as shown. I'm in a PK-8 school library without much space and if I put a book on prominent display with *ss in the subtitle, I'm going to hear it. But I'd really like to be able to put it up high and proud! Which I can't if they insist on using a word that doesn't fit the vulgarity guidelines in the comment policy here!
Posted : Mar 09, 2020 08:46