Author: Hessel, Katy
Reading age: from c 8 years
Published on 5 March 2026 by Penguin Random House Children's UK (Puffin) in the United Kingdom.
Hardback | 176 pages
303 x 227 x 19 | 1038g
'Richly illustrated . . . celebrates overlooked talent while revealing the barriers women have faced.' The i'Absorbing, enticing illustrations . . . a superb introduction to art history' Guardian'One to treasure. A glorious celebration of women in art from 1500 to the present day, fascinating to all genders and ages.' Booktrust'Essential reading. An inspiring feast for eyes and mind' Kirkus A beautiful journey through the untold stories of art, adapted from the global sensation The Story of Art Without Men, ideal for readers age 8-14, by expert art historian and bestselling author Katy Hessel.
Step into the incredible lives of the women artists who have gone uncelebrated for too long.
Journey through history, from the Renaissance to the Second World War, and across the globe, from Cornwall to Manhattan, Nigeria, Japan and more, to discover the stories of women who changed the world with their incredible art.
You'll learn about the extraordinary lives of freedom fighters, game changers and adventurers - and be astounded by the art they made, with its striking landscapes, hidden messages and calls for women's rights.
Based on the bestselling book The Story of Art Without Men, this version includes breathtaking illustrations and a host of new art and artists to discover.
