Noisemakers

<b>"Thoughtful, timely and Super-Engaging. So glad the powerhouse young people coming up have Kazoo as a blueprint, a roadmap, and a glimpse into history." -Jacqueline Woodson<br><br>"Astonishing comics about world-changing women. What could possibly be better?"--Neil Gaiman<br><br>"All the women in this book were discouraged from doing the work they were born to do. Fortunately, they didn't let that stop them. Here are their riveting stories, told in unputdownable comics. I wish I'd had NOISEMAKERS when I was growing up." -Alison Bechdel <br><br>From the creators of <i>Kazoo</i> magazine, a quarterly magazine for girls ages 5-12, which Amy Poehler's <i>Smart Girls</i> called "required reading," comes a graphic novel anthology of women who are <i>not</i> afraid to make some noise!</b><br><br>Did <i>anyone</i> ever get <i>anywhere</i> by being quiet? To change anything, you have to make some noise! From the creators of the award-winning <i>Kazoo</i> magazine comes a look at the lives of 25 extraordinary women through the eyes of 25 extraordinary comic artists. In chapters titled Grow, Tinker, Play, Create, Rally, and Explore, you'll meet Eugenie Clark, who swam with sharks, Raye Montague, who revolutionized the design process for ships, Hedy Lamarr, a beautiful actress and brilliant inventor, Julia Child, a chef who wasn't afraid to make mistakes, Kate Warne, the first female detective, who saved the life of President-Elect Abraham Lincoln, and many more. <br><br>In 25 distinct styles from some of the most exciting comic artists, <i>Noisemakers</i> is for everyone who is not afraid to use their voice <i>and</i> for those who could use a little boost.