Brazen by Pénélope Bagieu and translated by Montana Kane
Throughout history and across the globe, one characteristic connects the daring women of Brazen: their indomitable spirit. Against overwhelming adversity, these remarkable women raised their voices and changed history.
With her one-of-a-kind wit and dazzling drawings, celebrated graphic novelist Pénélope Bagieu profiles the lives of these feisty female role models, some world-famous, some little known. From Nellie Bly to Mae Jemison or Josephine Baker to Naziq al-Abid, the stories in this comic biography are sure to inspire the next generation of rebel ladies.
Trigger & Content Warnings:
- Racism
- Misogyny
- Fatmisia & body shaming
- Alcohol consumption
- Physical injuries & burns
- Hospital
- Death of a husband
- Murder
- Fire
- War themes & battle scenes