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Wonderful Women of the World — Content Guide for Parents

By Laurie Halse AndersonNational Geographic Books2021-09-28ISBN 9781779503787200 pages
Wonderful Women of the World

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Women change the World...

...they've been doing it for centuries. Now New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson has gathered female and nonbinary writers and artists to reveal the women making our world better day by day. Real-world heroes who exemplify the best of Wonder Woman herself: her strength, compassion, and commitment to truth, equality, and justice.

Read the stories of Beyoncé (by Mikki Kendall and A.D'Amico), Keiko Agena (by Sarah Kuhn, Lynne Yoshii, and Carrie Strachan), Márcia Barbosa (by Corinna Bechko and Anastasia Longoria), Brené Brown (by Louise Simonson and Nicole Goux), Mariana Costa Checa (by Melissa Marr and Marcela Cespedes), Mari Copeny (by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, Sharee Miller, and Silvana Brys), Teara Fraser (by Traci Sorell and Natasha Donovan), Ruth Bader Ginsburg (by Lilah Sturges, Devaki Neogi, and Triona Farrell), Judith Heumann (by Marieke Nijkamp and Ashanti Fortson), Marsha P. Johnson (by Jadzia Axelrod and Michaela Washington), Leiomy Maldonado (by Magdalen Visaggio and Emma Kubert), Ellen Ochoa (by Cecil Castellucci and Carina Guevara), Francisca Nneka Okeke (by Dr. Sheena C. Howard and Laylie Frazier), Greta Thunberg (by Kami Garcia and Igzell), Naomi Watanabe (by Jody Houser and Michiums), Serena Williams (by Danielle Page, Brittney Williams, and Caitlin Quirk), Edith Widnsor (by Amanda Deibert and Cat Staggs), Malala Yousafzai (by Son M. and Safiya Zerrougui), and Khatijah Mohamad Yusoff (by Amanda Deibert, Hanie Mohd, and Shari Chankhamma).

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Wonderful Women of the World appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is explicitly mentioned in the context of the book's narrative. The focus is on the achievements and activism of women rather than violent themes. No scary content is indicated in the search results related to the book. The content is focused on inspirational biographies.

  • Does Wonderful Women of the World have violence?

    No violence is explicitly mentioned in the context of the book's narrative. The focus is on the achievements and activism of women rather than violent themes.

  • Does Wonderful Women of the World have scary content?

    No scary content is indicated in the search results related to the book. The content is focused on inspirational biographies.

  • Does Wonderful Women of the World have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the book's narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Wonderful Women of the World have racial/cultural content?

    While the book features women from diverse backgrounds, race is not a central theme or plot element. The focus is on their achievements and activism rather than racial issues.

  • Does Wonderful Women of the World have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the context of the book's narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Wonderful Women of the World have climate change?

    No climate themes are indicated in the search results related to the book. The focus is on women's achievements and activism.

  • Does Wonderful Women of the World have sexual identity?

    Author is known for writing about sexual content, relationships, or abuse themes. No sexual content is indicated in the search results related to the book. The focus is on the biographies of women and their contributions.

  • Does Wonderful Women of the World have gender roles?

    The book presents women as activists and changemakers, challenging traditional gender roles. It emphasizes empowerment and the contributions of women in various fields, suggesting a modern feminist framing.

  • Does Wonderful Women of the World have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book includes themes related to LGBTQ+ rights, specifically mentioning transgender rights as part of the activism highlighted in the biographies. It is described as a 'miniature manifesto for radical queer acceptance' which suggests a framing that normalizes and advocates for LGBTQ+ identities and issues.