She Changed the World: 120 Portraits & Essays Celebrating Inspiring Female Icons Whose Actions Changed the Way We Live

This extraordinary book is a collaboration - a project made up of many different voices and experiences, unified by the stunning artwork of Karen Hallion. It is a celebration of women across time, throughout the world, detailing the extraordinary impact their actions have had upon our culture and our community.

The contributing essayists are not only writing about inspirational women - they are inspirational themselves. They write, they inspire, they express, they collaborate, they enlighten - a literal who’s who of extraordinary people, including Delilah S. Dawson (NYT Bestselling Author), Jody Houser (NYT Bestselling Author), Rosie Knight (Eisner-Award Winning Comics Journalist), Alexandra Love (writer for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon), Sam Maggs (bestselling author of books and comic books) and many others.
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The book provides visibility and recognition for the contributions of women throughout history and in contemporary society. By highlighting women’s actions, the book will inspire and empower young readers to pursue their goals and achieve success, while also challenging societal norms and expectations. It will also educate them about the many ways in which women have shaped history and influenced social, political, and cultural change.

Beyond being a collection of gorgeous art, She Changed the World is a fun, fascinating gateway into women’s history and its impact upon us all.

Karen Hallion is an illustrator and author whose iconic art is characterized by its use of bright colors, intricate details, and a touch of humor, which make her work resonate with fans of all ages worldwide. Her work can be found on a variety of products, including prints, enamel pins, puzzles, coloring books, apparel, home goods and more. She is best known for her work with Disney, Marvel, LucasFilm, Wizards of the Coast, DreamWorks Studios and Disney Imagineering. She is currently one of the primary illustrators of the Star Wars book series. Karen lives in Swampscott Massachusetts with her two children, her husband and their three pets.

Ashley Eckstein is an actress and entrepreneur best known for her work as the voice of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. She’s starred in numerous feature films and TV shows including Sofia The First, That ’70s Show and Disney’s That’s So Raven, among others. She has also hosted numerous events for Disney, Cartoon Network, and Nerdist. Ashley is the founder of Her Universe, a licensed fashion merchandise company featuring iconic brands such as Star Wars, Marvel, Doctor Who, Star Trek and many others.