Writers

Women in Profile series celebrates remarkable twentieth-century women who have made significant achievements in a wide variety of fields.

Each book in this series of twelve titles features: -- six major profiles of women from different continents, cultures, religions, and time periods-- a dozen other distinguished women briefly highlighted to encourage further investigation-- glossary, index, and a suggested reading list for further exploration-- colorful photographs that highlight key events and accomplishments-- interesting information about events and ideas that were influential in their eraWriters chronicles the fascinating lives and achievements of remarkable female writers from around the world.

Events and ideas explored include WWI, censorship, how a book is published, raising children with disabilities, and much more. Major profiles in this book include: -- Beatrix Potter-- Lucy Maud Mongomery-- Maya Angleou-- Judy Blume-- Astrid Lindgren-- Jean Little-- plus brief highlights of a dozen other women