Canadian women now + then : more than 100 stories of fearless trailblazers

Title
Canadian women now + then : more than 100 stories of fearless trailblazers

Personal Author EPSB
Elizabeth, MacLeod

Summary
Canadian women have always been groundbreakers. They have made scientific discoveries, set sports records, challenged discrimination and so much more. In this unique look at Canadian history, award-winning children's writer Elizabeth MacLeod juxtaposes today's inspiring women with yesterday's trailblazers who paved the way in that field. The book is organized by profession and includes more than 100 women from science, the arts, sports, politics, activism, law, business and more. The selection of women reflects the country's diversity, with stories of women of colour, Indigenous women, Paralympians and women from the LGBTQ+ community.

Other Title
Canadian women now and then
 
Canadian women now plus then

Year Published
2020

Physical Description
80 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm

Age Interest level
Ages 9-12.

Subject
Women -- Canada -- Biography.

Geographic Term
Canada -- Biography.

Added Author
Faddoul, Maïa, 1994-

Summary
Canadian women have always been groundbreakers. They have made scientific discoveries, set sports records, challenged discrimination and so much more. In this unique look at Canadian history, award-winning children's writer Elizabeth MacLeod juxtaposes today's inspiring women with yesterday's trailblazers who paved the way in that field. The book is organized by profession and includes more than 100 women from science, the arts, sports, politics, activism, law, business and more. The selection of women reflects the country's diversity, with stories of women of colour, Indigenous women, Paralympians and women from the LGBTQ+ community.

ISBN
9781525300615

Publisher
Toronto : Kids Can Press, 2020.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Johnny Bright920.7 MACBook31455000268614Non-Fiction