An artist and activist committed to the empowerment of women and girls has created a gorgeous illustrated volume, blending watercolor and short biography to showcase the contributions of more than fifty influential female leaders whose words and actions are a passionate call to arms. Distraught by the results of the 2016 election and the realization
An artist and activist committed to the empowerment of women and girls has created a gorgeous illustrated volume, blending watercolor and short biography to showcase the contributions of more than fifty influential female leaders whose words and actions are a passionate call to arms.
Distraught by the results of the 2016 election and the realization that the nation was not ready for its first female president, Kimothy Joy found herself poring over the biographies of brave women throughout history—those who persisted in the face of daunting circumstances—to learn from their experiences.
Turning to art, Joy channeled her feelings to the canvas, bringing these strong women to life in bold watercolor portraits surrounded by inspirational hand-lettered quotes. With each creation, Joy found catharsis and hope. She shared her watercolors with her online community and encouraged everyone to raise their own voices and recharge for the battles ahead.
Now, in this beautiful gift book, Joy has gathered her stunning illustrations and quotes and paired them with surprising, illuminating biographies of her subjects to inspire women of all ages, races, and backgrounds. That’s What She Said honors a powerful and diverse group of over fifty women—from Maya Angelou, Gloria Steinem, and Virginia Woolf to Sojourner Truth, Malala Yousafzai, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg—role models whose words and insights remind us that we must never give up the fight for a more just and equitable society.
Reclaiming the derogatory cultural barb “that’s what she said,” this stunning book celebrates strong female leadership throughout history and empowers current and future generations to find their voices and inspire change in their communities.
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Watch this artist/author! She’s going places! I couldn’t wait to see this book in person. Kimothy Joy is an amazing illustrator and artist, and she previewed some of the drawings on her instragram page, so it was thrilling to finally be able to see the book up close and personal.Kimothy Joy is truly inspirational in every sense of the word. She captures the essence of the women she draws perfectly and marvelously. I can’t give her high enough praise and thanks. I am thrilled with every page of the book. I’ve purchased numerous…
Cheer up. Itâs not all bad when there are books like this. This is the most positive, empowering book Iâve seen. So far my daughter, nieces, sisters, sisters-in-law, and friends are getting this. For everything: finishing fourth grade, going on the first solo trip, starting high school, being awesome. Iâve followed Kimothy on Instagram for about a year, and LOVE her art. This is the perfect combination of fabulous art and amazing writing. My next reading list is contained herein. BUY THIS.
It is a book that can be shared with friends and loved ones where everyone can learn something and be inspired … The artistry in this book brings such warmth and life to the powerful and influential women whose words illuminate the pages. It is a book that can be shared with friends and loved ones where everyone can learn something and be inspired by wise women, both historical and contemporary. It is a definite conversation starter, where the illustrations pull you in and words leave you wanting to know more about each and every one of the important women on the pages. It’s a book that you’ll want to…