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Badass Mums: 30 boundary breaking women getting shit done

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Badass Mums challenges traditional myths around motherhood, spotlighting 30 inspiring women who break boundaries and redefine what it means to be a mother. Illustrated by award-winning artist Sarah Firth, the book celebrates trailblazers from diverse fieldsβ€”including Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space, and Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealandβ€”showcasing how they've created their own unique versions of motherhood.
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A celebration of all the sassy, inspiring badass women who dared to test the traditional gender roles and explore their own version of motherhood.

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For centuries, women have had to tackle the myths surrounding motherhood. From the Madonna figure sacrificing everything for the child to the dutiful housewife juggling chores, mothers have always been expected to put themselves last. But it's time to bust open the myths and shine a light on the badass women who are defying gender stereotypes and creating their own version of motherhood.

Badass Mums: 30 boundary breaking women getting shit done features vibrant illustrations by award-winning artist Sarah Firth. This is a celebration of the sassy, inspiring mothers who dared to be different. From the first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova, to the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, this book reveals the stories of trailblazing women redefining what it means to be a mother.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925870190

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 March 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Press

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sarah Firth

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 189.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Sarah Firth is a comic artist, writer, graphic recorder and animator based in Melbourne. Recently she received a Frankie Magazine Good Stuff Award, was a finalist in the Incinerator Social Change Art Award, and her graphic essay on complexity was listed in The Conversation's ten best literary comics in Australia. She has a fat stack of self-published comics and pieces in upcoming anthologies with Abrams Books, Picador and and Allen & Unwin. She is currently working on her debut graphic novel thanks to the Creators Fund program.

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