Explores the problem of violence against women around the world including domestic violence, rape, and physical violence. Offers ideas for women and girls on how to fight back against the violence and find help if they are affected by violence.
Reveals how Silicon Valley became sexist and why this male-dominated culture endures despite decades-long claims to the moral high ground; draws on interviews with industry insiders to learn about the venture capital firms of Silicon Valley; and discusses how women in the industry have taken risks to pave the way for others.
Looks as the life of Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani woman who was shot by the Taliban for sharing her views about education for and the unfair treatment of girls and women and won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Bobbi Gibb, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon
Poletti, Frances
When Bobbi Gibb saw the Boston Marathon her mind was set---she had to be part of it. This picture book tells the true story of how she broke the rules in 1966, and through grit and determination, changed the world.
