{"product_id":"so-she-went-ahead-50-trailblazing-women-of-the-canadian-prairies-9781772035728","title":"So She Went Ahead: 50 Trailblazing Women of the Canadian Prairies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSo She Went Ahead\u003c\/i\u003e introduces young readers to a group of powerful, diverse women who followed their dreams, challenged norms, and lived life on their own terms. This inspiring collection of concise biographies reveals the under-reported history of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba through the stories of female artists, writers, entrepreneurs, adventurers, pioneers, doctors, midwives, activists, politicians, journalists, community leaders, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe incomparable women in this collection include: war veteran and Indigenous-rights activist Bertha Clark-Jones, prolific northern photographer Geraldine Moody, Anishinaabe inventor Olivia Poole, Canada's first Black female lawyer Violet King Henry, silk merchant and business owner Kimi Wakabayashi, and iconic suffragist and politician Nellie McClung. Although they came from different backgrounds, these women all faced obstacles and inequalities on their path to success. Some broke glass ceilings, rose to fame, or became immortalized in history books and popular culture, while others lived quietly, finding personal fulfillment through meaningful work and creative pursuits. All deserve to be remembered and celebrated in this stunning collection designed for the next generation of trailblazers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHealey, Haley:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eHaley Healey\u003c\/b\u003e is a high school counsellor, registered clinical counsellor, and the bestselling author of books for all ages about extraordinary historical women and nature. Her books include \u003ci\u003eHer Courage Rises: 50 Trailblazing Women of British Columbia and the Yukon\u003c\/i\u003e (a finalist for the 2023 Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize), the Trailblazing Canadians series, \u003ci\u003eHuxley's Island Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOn Their Own Terms\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFlourishing and Free\u003c\/i\u003e. A self-proclaimed trailblazing woman, she enjoys exploring Vancouver Island's trails, waters, and wilderness. She has an avid interest in wild places and lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFraser, Kimiko:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eKimiko Fraser\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and historian-in-training. She grew up constantly making--drawing, painting, knitting, sculpting, bookbinding, etc.--and has never learned how to stop. She is the illustrator of the Trailblazing Canadians Series, \u003ci\u003eHer Courage Rises: 50 Trailblazing Women of British Columbia and the Yukon\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHuxley's Island Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e. She holds a bachelor of arts (honours History, major Visual Arts) from the University of Victoria. She works with many mediums to create her illustrations, including watercolour, digital, ink, and tea. Most of her work is inspired by her interest in plants, history, and folktales. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia.","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52196534649106,"sku":"9781772035728","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_02856d37-8ddd-408e-9ca8-a2788e039a9a.jpg?v=1776152630","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/so-she-went-ahead-50-trailblazing-women-of-the-canadian-prairies-9781772035728","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}