# Because I Was a Girl: True Stories for Girls of All Ages - Hardcover

by **Melissa de la Cruz** (Author)

_Because I Was a Girl_ is an inspiring collection of true stories by women and girls about the obstacles, challenges, and opportunities they've faced...because of their gender. Edited by #1 _New York Times_\-bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz, the book is the perfect gift for girls of all ages to celebrate the accomplishments of these women and girls who overcame adversity with their limitless potential.

The collection includes writings from an impressive array of girls and women who are trailblazers in their fields, including bestselling authors Victoria Aveyard, Libba Bray, and Margaret Stohl; industry pioneers like Dolores Huerta, Trish McEvoy, and Holly Knight; renowned chef Katie Button; aerospace and mechanical engineer Emily Calandrelli; and many more.

_Because I Was a Girl_ features powerful stories from:

Elizabeth Acevedo  
Katrina Adams  
Victoria Aveyard  
Bonnie Bartlett  
Brenda Bowen  
Libba Bray  
Katie Button  
Emily Calandrelli  
Babette Davis  
Williabell Jones Davis  
Melissa de la Cruz  
Abby Falik  
Jena Friedman  
Joan Hanawi  
Jane Hawley  
Tina Hay  
Jody Houser  
Dolores Huerta  
Zareen Jaffery  
Anjanette Johnston  
Mattie Johnston  
Holly Knight  
Jill Lorie  
Zoey Luna  
Trish McEvoy  
Loretta Miranda  
Gloria Molina  
Susan Morrison  
Anna Ponder  
Margaret Semrud-Clikeman  
Rebecca Soffer  
Cheri Steinkellner  
Margaret Stohl  
Noor Tagouri  
Tillie Walden  
Quvenzhane Wallis  
Francesca Zambello  
Lenore Zion

### Author Biography

**Melissa de la Cruz** is the #1 _New York Times,_ #1 _Publisher's Weekly_ and #1 Indie Bound bestselling author of many critically acclaimed and award-winning novels for readers of all ages, and edited the inspiring anthology of true stories, _Because I Was a Girl_. She grew up in Manila and moved to San Francisco with her family, where she graduated high school salutatorian from The Convent of the Sacred Heart. At Columbia University, she majored in art history and English. Melissa lives in Los Angeles and Palm Springs with her husband and daughter.

**Number of Pages:** 256

**Dimensions:** 0.8 x 9 x 7.3 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 03, 2017

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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