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CONTENTS ANGELA MERKEL CHANCELLOR 1 CATHERINE THE GREAT EMPRESS CHRISTINA OF SWEDEN QUEEN CLEOPATRA PHARAOH ELIZABETH I QUEEN EUFROSINA CRUZ ACTIVIST AND POLITICIAN EVITA PERÓN POLITICIAN GIUSI NICOLINI MAYOR GRACE O’MALLEY PIRATE HARRIET TUBMAN FREEDOM FIGHTER HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE L E Y M A H G B O W E E PEACE ACTIVIST MALALA YOUSAFZAI ACTIVIST MICHELLE OBAMA LAWYER AND FIRST LADY NANNY OF THE MAROONS QUEEN R I G O B E R T A M E N C H Ú T U M POLITICAL ACTIVIST RUTH BADER GINSBURG SUPREME COURT JUSTICE SERAFINA BATTAGLIA ANTI-MAFIA WITNESS S O J O U R N E R T R U T H ACTIVIST YAA ASANTEWAA WARRIOR QUEEN ACTIVITIES QUIZ INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHORS WORKSHOP ILLUSTRATORS ABOUT THE AUTHORS III 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 46 48 50 51
PREFACE Dearest Rebel With this book we unravel the stories of powerful leaders past and present You will right wrongs with political activist Rigoberta Menchú Tum reveal difficult truths with witness Serafina Battaglia and captain a fleet of ships with pirate Grace O’Malley We celebrate the unreserved ambition that steered these women to become great leaders Women are often the footnote if mentioned at all in the historical record so do not be surprised if these names are new Today we put them front and center Celebrate their accomplishments and take this opportunity to investigate other hidden figures Always remember that you are the lead character in your story You are powerful You are capable of being a strong leader Speak your mind and fight for what you believe in and like the women whose stories we’ve featured here you will change the world Dream bigger aim higher fight harder and when in doubt remember you are right Rebel Girls V
