num_pages: 272
description: A modern girl is nothing without her squad of besties. But don't let all the hashtags fool you: the #girlsquad goes back a long long time. In this hilarious and heartfelt book geek girl Sam Maggs takes you on a tour of some of history's most famous female BFFs including:  Anne Bonny and Mary Read the infamous lady pirates who sailed the seven seas and plundered with the best of the men  Jeanne Manon Roland and Sophie Grandchamp Parisian socialites who landed front-row seats (from prison) to the French Revolution  Sharon and Shirley Firth the First Nations twin sisters who would go on to become Olympic skiers and break barriers in the sport  The Edinburgh Seven the band of pals who fought to become the first women admitted to medical school in the United Kingdom  The Zohra Orchestra the ensemble from Afghanistan who defied laws danger and threats to become the nation's first all-female musical group And many more! Spanning art science politics activism and even sports these girl squads show just how essential female friendship has been throughout history and throughout the world. Sam Maggs brings her signature wit and warmth as she pays tribute to the enduring power of the girl squad. Fun feisty and delightful to readwith empowering illustrations by artist Jenn Woodallit's the perfect gift for your BFF.
language: English
title: Girl Squads: 20 Female Friendships That Changed History
publisher: Quirk Books