Danielle Brown MBE is a double Paralympic gold medallist and five-time World Champion in archery. She was World Number 1 for her entire career and made history when she became the first disabled person to represent England and win gold as an able-bodied athlete at the Commonwealth Games. Danielle now works as a professional speaker and trainer, specialising in self-development and success skills. She has worked in the education sector for over a decade, inspiring over 30,000 students through her programmes and has co-authored a GCSE Study Skills guide. She is the co-author of the book Be Your Best Self (shortlisted for The Telegraph Children’s Sports Book of the Year 2020) and the author of Run Like A Girl (winner of the children’s category of The Sunday Times Sports Book Awards 2022. Danielle is based in Shropshire, West Midlands.
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As well as being a source of information for each particular woman,
the book as a whole shines a light proudly on the feminist
movement, on the shifts within the whole landscape of women in
society over many, many years across the entire world. Girls Rule
is a brilliant , captivating and awe-inspiring collection of
extraordinary role models.
*Reading Zone*
The selection of women is diverse in every sense but all the women
have one thing in common: they had to overcome extraordinary odds
to achieve more than they ever thought they could. The message -
there is a way around every barrier for those courageous enough to
persevere - is empowering. … For me, it was the discovery of so
many unknown stories that was the joy of reading this. I felt
humbled by my ignorance and inspired by what can be possible.
...The 'inspirational story' genre is expanding fast and I approach
these books now with a critical eye. For me, this one passed the
'worth investment' test.
*Reading Zone*
By using the inspirational stories of great women who have left a
lasting legacy, the uplifting and life-affirming stories prove that
anything is possible. I loved that the women featured in this book
are from a wide range of diverse places and backgrounds, with their
various achievements spread far and wide and throughout history,
right up to the modern day. … the introduction from Danielle Brown
[explains] to the reader why she chose to write the book and why
she wanted it to be not only informative but inspirational, too.
…she has very much succeeded in achieving this. … this book has
something for everyone and I am sure readers who love biographies
and inspirational stories will absolutely love this book.
*Reading Zone*
A collection of wonderfully told stories of women from across the
world and throughout history who thought differently, pushed
boundaries, challenged ideas and achieved things beyond what was
thought possible. We encounter politicians, peacekeepers, pioneers,
activists, spokeswomen and survivors. Their legacy is not only the
positive ways they changed the world, but the way their actions
show us we can do the same.
*Juno Magazine*
An introduction to women who have achieved great things. The
pioneers are wide ranging including pirates, warriors, scientists,
activists, artists and politicians. We travel through history and
learn how each of them has changed the world. Figures include Mary
Anning, Rosa Parks, Ching Shih, Wangari Maathai, Helen Keller and
Zaha Hadid. Each person has a double-page spread which includes a
picture. I like the way some entries have quotations in capitals
such as Jacinda Ardern “I refuse to believe that you cannot be both
compassionate and strong.” and Maya Angelou “If you’re always
trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.”
The text is well chosen and age appropriate. Pages are attractive
and the artwork has a contemporary feel. The introduction addresses
readers directly – “Remember you are never alone during the
difficult times. Many other women have travelled through hardship
and found a way to rise to the challenge. Lean on their stories and
let them light the way.” There is a contents page and an index.
Informative and inspirational, this is an excellent book for
children aged 7+.
*The English Association*
Stylishly designed, a double spread is allocated to each woman
featured and as well as the written biographical details, there’s a
large illustration and for most, a significant
quote. Stylishly designed, a double spread is allocated to
each woman featured and as well as the written biographical
details, there’s a large illustration and for most, a significant
quote.
*Red Reading Hub*
Discover these fantastic women, some of whom are well-known and
others not so much, but they all have something in common -- they
are female figures that have achieved great things! From talents in
science, politics, architecture, activism, the arts, palaeontology
and more, all readers will feel inspired and in complete awe. This
book makes the perfect gift for all looking to learn more about the
great pioneers who have paved the way to prove that girls really do
rule!
*@play.to.learn.with.katy*
Women’s History Month is coming to a close but these inspiring
stories deserve to be celebrated all year long! Here is one more to
add to your lists! A fascinating book that details 50 women who
changed the world! I love that this fascinating book includes women
from all different backgrounds, disciplines, and locations. It
tells inspiring stories of women in science, politics,
architecture, activism, the arts, palaeontology and more!
*@picturebookrecommendations*
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