(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Miriam Klein Stahl. The team behind Rad American Women A–Z and others offers another collective biography introducing females who've made a difference, here before age twenty. From the singer Lorde to Malala Yousafzai, this volume covers a refreshing and inclusive mix of girls' achievement stories, written in engaging, tween-appropriate prose and illustrated with Stahl's hip cut-paper portraits. Tips for becoming a "rad girl" and resources are appended. Ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Miriam Klein Stahl. Spanning continents and centuries, this is an inspirational and eye-opening tour of female leaders, activists, groundbreakers, and game-changers, most of whom will be unfamiliar to American tweens and teens. Concise, energetic writing captures the heart of each story and tacitly invites further exploration; thick cut-paper portraits on bright backgrounds underscore the book's "rad" vibe. Though the lack of source notes is unfortunate, the breadth of coverage makes this valuable.

Reviewer: Claire E. Gross

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Miriam Klein Stahl. This diverse and informative collection of one-page biographies highlights twenty-six "radical" women, from Angela Davis, "who never backs down from the fight for justice," to Zora Neale Hurston, "who captured the stories and voices of many generations." The black-and-white illustrations recalling thick cutouts set on bold color blocks add a contemporary feel befitting this alternative A–Z. Reading list, websites.

Reviewer: Andrea Curtis