Title: Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists: A Graphic History of Women’s Fight for Their Rights
Author: Mikki Kendall
Artist: Anna D’Amico
Genre: Non-fiction (History)
About the book: It’s a graphic novel, exploring the history of women’s rights, starting from the past and concluding at the present.
I received an advanced review copy from Penguin Random House in exchange for an honest review.
First impressions: I enjoy reading about history, so I couldn’t wait to delve into this book. I like the alliteration in the title, and it also gives readers an idea of what the book is about.
Content: I love the illustrations. The colours are beautiful and they complement the text. Both the author and artist are extremely talented.
Quote:
“How can we expect righteousness to prevail when there is hardly anyone willing to give himself up individually to a righteous cause?”
Writing: I think there’s a great balance of words and pictures. Learning more about the issues women faced around the world put a lot of things into perspective for me. It’s such an eye-opening, educational read at less than 200 pages.
Final thoughts: I highly recommend Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists: A Graphic History of Women’s Fight for Their Rights to just about everyone.
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Hi, Herminia! I haven’t been around for a while 😦 , and am grateful I saw this review. It looks like an excellent read. Thanks so much! 🙂
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That’s okay. Same here. I’ve been busy with work recently. Indeed, it is. Thank you!
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Gotta’ get this one to go with the Wonder Woman graphic novel one of my students gave me for my birthday. I had the student sign and date the book as a souvenir of when she was in my class. I had told the class I grew up reading Wonder Woman comics, and she thought of the special BD gift.
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Aw, how nice. Hope you enjoy the Wonder Woman graphic novel. Happy reading!
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