Now available from Familius Press:
She Spoke Too: 14 More Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World
Written by Kathy MacMillan and Manuela Bernardi
Illustrated by Becky Thorns
ISBN: 9781641707510
When the world tells you to stay quiet, do you listen, or do you speak up? In She Spoke Too: 14 More Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World, with the touch of a button readers can hear the voices of 14 inspiring women. Simply press the button featuring each iconic woman to hear her words, or press the button again to turn the sound off.
Featuring:
- Mother Jones (Mary Harris Jones)
- Gerda Weissmann Klein
- Patsy Takemoto Mink
- Judy Heumann
- LaDonna Harris
- Antonia Hernández
- Dr. Mae Jemison
- Jacinda Ardern
- Zuzana Čaputová
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Kamala Harris
- Maria Ressa
- Shamsia Hassani
- Greta Thunberg
Through succinct profiles, stunning portraits by illustrator Becky Thorns, and the original voices of these international women, She Spoke Too will inspire readers of all ages to share their own truths and change the world.
GOLD winner, Foreword INDIES Juvenile Nonfiction Book of the Year
Selected as a Notable Social Studies Trade Book 2025 by the National Council for the Social Studies and the Children’s Book Council (CBC)
Finalist, Imadjinn Awards, Children’s Book Category
STARRED REVIEW: “Thorns’s vibrant illustrations, blending paint and digital art, bring these women to life, surrounded by symbols of their causes. Each profile features a poignant quote from the activist as well as a thought-provoking discussion point that encourages readers to consider their own potential impact. VERDICT This book is a vital addition to any nonfiction collection, for anyone seeking inspiration to dream bigger than they thought possible.”–Jessica Clark, School Library Journal
“From cover to cover, She Spoke Too is thoughtful, compelling, and well-organized. I loved that the authors’ chose to feature women from a diverse array of backgrounds, occupations, ethnicities, abilities, faiths, and countries of origin, so that young readers might more readily see themselves reflected on the page. I can’t think of anything better than a book that inspires and empowers children to embrace their full potential and She Spoke Too does just that.” – ReadingForSanity.com
“This picture book introduces the reader to fourteen women who learned to use their voices to improve the lives of others…The two-page spread for each woman gives the reader an illustration of the woman, with a quick fact box for personal details. The right side of the spread references ways in which readers can become involved to make their voices heard.” – Children’s Literature
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She Spoke Too: Amplifying Voices of Change (Familius Podcast)
Complete research bibliography
Free Teacher Resources:
Available now from Familius Press:
She Spoke: 14 Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World
Written by Kathy MacMillan and Manuela Bernardi, Illustrated by Kathrin Honesta
ISBN-13: 9781641701310
This unique nonfiction picture book highlights 14 women who raised their voices and changed the world! Learn about these heroes and hear their inspiring words in their own voices at the touch of a button. To pause playback, simply press the button again.
Bookstagram Choice Award Winner – Best 2019 Anthology of Women for Young Readers
Featuring:
- Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune
- Dolores Huerta
- Dr. Maya Angelou
- Dr. Jane Goodall
- Shirley Chisholm
- Suzan Shown Harjo
- Hillary Rodham Clinton
- Leymah Gbowee
- Dr. Temple Grandin
- Sonia Sotomayor
- Tammy Duckworth
- Dr. Joanne Liu
- Abby Wambach
- Malala Yousafzai
Selected by Rise: A Feminist Book Project 2020 Booklist
Featured in: The Feminist Leadership Syllabus: Where History, Politics and Pedagogy Meet (Ms. Magazine) by Janell Hobson
“The words are all inspirational, and so are the stories. Better still, as examples for budding activists, along with the predictable recitations of jobs, honors, and successes, the overviews often acknowledge failures, cannily characterizing them as first steps or as means to some greater end. A chorus of voices for justice and change, diverse alike of identity and cause.” -Kirkus Reviews
“She Spoke is a unique anthology of trailblazing women that pairs their stories with their voices. (Remember those books with buttons on the side that play nursery rhymes or farm animal sounds? Like that, but WAY better.)…The concept is brilliant and like nothing I’ve ever seen – to hear these incredible women’s voices saying their iconic words is truly magical.” – Bookstagram Choice Awards
“When we first laid our eyes on this book, illustrated by Kathrin Honesta, there were several audible gasps, posts to social media, and several copies set aside for our own budding young feminists. We’ve stocked up on this amazing collection of outspoken women biographies, which, literally has the audio of their famous words available at a push of a button. When your two year old is parroting Abby Wambach and Malala Yousafzai you know you’ve made a smart decision in purchasing this book. ” – “What we’re reading: Reviews from the staff at Bartleby’s”, Manchester Journal, August 30, 2019
“[A] a beautifully illustrated, absolutely moving and totally unique audio + picture book that packs a serious punch.” – Chloe Lukasiak, feature on Chloe’s Book Club at Girls’ Life
“Having access to these women’s voices, to literally hear them saying their iconic and critical words creates a magical connection between readers and these women, and I’ve never seen (well, heard) anything else like it.” – Ciarra Chavarria, @girlsreadtheworld (See full review here.)
“I was so excited to read She Spoke because of the push buttons on the side, but when I got the book, it was neat that there were so many women I had never heard of before.” – Read the full review from 8-year-old Avery at Kids’ Book Buzz
“The creators offer an appealing package with the book’s puffy cover, interactive features, and Honesta’s vibrant portraiture…The selected women represent only a tiny fraction of outspoken women from history, but the authors’ selections are sound and serve as an invitation to readers to discover more.” –Publishers Weekly
“I love this creative use of sound. I love how this brings to life these moments in history. I love that you can hear the woman’s voice. On top of all that, the book is interesting, the illustrations are lovely drawn portraits, and the whole things feels inspiring. This is such a cool book.” – Erin Buhr of My Storytime Corner, feature in Ultimate List of Children’s Books about Amazing Women
Order now from Deaf Camps, Inc. Online Bookstore (signed copies that support a great cause!) | BookShop.org | amazon.com | BarnesAndNoble.com | Familius.com
More She Spoke resources:
Free Teacher Resources:
Interview with Kathy MacMillan and Manuela Bernardi about She Spoke at Book Q&As with Deborah Kalb
Interview with co-authors Manuela Bernardi and Kathy MacMillan on the Reading With Your Kids podcast (recording)
Interview with co-authors Manuela Bernardi and Kathy MacMillan at the Read and Shine blog
She Spoke video storytime at KidTime StoryTime
She Spoke Playlist – Listen, read, and be inspired with our girl power playlist on Spotify!
Chloe’s Book Club Feature on She Spoke at Girls Life: Commentary, playlist, discussion questions
Speak Up! Listen Up!: Using She Spoke in the Classroom: guest post at Pencil Tips: Writing Workshop Strategies from Children’s Authors and Illustrators
Stories By Hand with Kathy MacMillan 