Comics has historically been a medium dominated by men, which is why we're so excited to be celebrating International Women's Day this month by publishing an amazing graphic novel by a fantastic graphic novelist: Brazen by Pénélope Bagieu.

Brazen tells the stories of a lot more amazing women from throughout history. From rappers to empresses to musicians, every one of these people helped make the world better, cooler, or more interestin and Brazen is the place to find out about them — and celebrate our feminist history all this March.

Fight the patriarchy! Read a graphic novel (specifically this one).

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Brazen by Pénélope Bagieu

Throughout history and across the globe, one characteristic connects the daring women of Braz: their indomitable spirit.

With her characteristic 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 Jamison or Josephine Baker to Naziq al-Abid, the stories in this comic biography are sure to inspire the next generation of rebel ladies. 

Start reading now.

We're also thrilled to publish a whole lot of other amazing graphic novels for women, by women when you get done with this one! Check out the list below!

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and Emily Carroll 
Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol
Pashmina by Nidhi Chanani
Spinning by Tillie Walden
The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang

What other graphic novels (or books!) would you add to this list of books for women, by women? Let us know in the comments below!