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Woolf Woolf
What happens when one of the greatest writers of all time decides to think like a dog? Woolf! Woolf! is a beautifully illustrated and playfully imagined tale that transports readers to the late summer of 1926, inside the whimsical world of Virginia Woolf and her beloved canine companions. As she wrestles with writer’s block in her retreat at Monk’s House,…
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A Room of My Own
A poetic and beautifully illustrated journey into the heart of one of the greatest literary minds. What do a writer, a spider, and a child have in common? In A Room of My Own, young readers embark on a poetic and imaginative journey into the world of Virginia Woolf, discovering the power of creativity, independence, and storytelling. Through a playful…
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Beaver
A poetic tale of courage, justice, and the magic of storytelling. A beautifully illustrated journey into the heart of one of the greatest literary minds. “One is not born, but rather becomes a woman.” These famous words by Simone de Beauvoir come to life in Beaver, a beautifully illustrated tale of courage, independence, and self-discovery. When Simone de Beauvoir was…
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Toni, the Magicicada
A poetic tale of courage, justice, and the magic of storytelling. A beautifully illustrated journey into the heart of one of the greatest literary minds. Toni, the Magicicada is the third volume in the acclaimed series introducing young readers to the ideas of great feminist thinkers. After Virginia Woolf and Simone de Beauvoir, this beautifully illustrated book brings to life…
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Maud West, Lady Detective vol.1 – A Matryoshka of Mysteries
She’s a mistress of disguise with the acumen of Miss Marple, the resourcefulness of Enola Holmes and a helper who always gets into trouble. It’s Maud West, the first real lady detective who ever lived. London, October 1920. Maud West and her young assistant Max Finch have just solved an intricate investigation and are preparing to celebrate with a nice…
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Maud West, Lady Detective vol.3 – A Labyrinth of Mirrors
She’s a mistress of disguise with the acumen of Miss Marple, the resourcefulness of Enola Holmes and a helper who always gets into trouble. It’s Maud West, the first real lady detective who ever lived. Somewhere in England, 1920. What are Maggie and Max Finch doing in a cottage in the middle of the forest? And why are they keeping…
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Maud West, Lady Detective vol.2 – A Cathedral of Cobwebs
She’s a mistress of disguise with the acumen of Miss Marple, the resourcefulness of Enola Holmes and a helper who always gets into trouble. It’s Maud West, the first real lady detective who ever lived. Boasting his new cap, Finch invites Maggie to the cinema. But romantic gestures are not her thing… better to dive into Maud West’s new assignment.…
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Can Boys Be Feminists?
A book dedicated to boys, young males who want to approach feminism: to understand it a little more, to become allies in the struggles of their female friends and, above all, to free themselves from the stereotypes that still exist on the idea of ‘man’ or ‘male’ and to understand how a non-toxic masculinity can do them a lot of good too! The book answers…
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The Modern Age
In what way is the Modern Age ‘modern’? Is it equally so for men and women? By entering the meanders of archives, we will discover the countless traces left by the women of those centuries. Some very famous, others known only to historians. Through the sources that collect or express women’s voices and their personalities, we will explore what their lives were like, what ordinary…
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The Middle Age
Women in the Middle Ages were not on the battlefields, which made them scarcely visible in an era punctuated by wars. Chronicles and literature of the time recount the exploits of kings, emperors, knights, saints, popes and warriors, as if they were the only subjects that moved human history and imagination. So, battles are the only way to enter history? Fortunately, no. Let’s follow in…
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The Ancient Age in Greece and Rome
Can one tell the history of Greek and Roman civilisation by talking only about men, and famous men at that? For centuries it has been so, but today, as detectives reopening a cold case, we can question the official versions and look at the past with new eyes, including the rest of humanity of that world: women, children, slaves, foreigners. In doing so, we…
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River Valley Civilisations
Agatha Christie, writer and archaeologist by passion, will accompany children on a journey to the origins of ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian, Indian and Chinese civilisations. Together we will discover how the most ancient inscriptions were deciphered and which women made their mark on the historical studies of the river civilisations. The ancient documents, written by the men of the past and studied by the men…
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Prehistory
Is it possible to tell the story of Prehistory without only talking about prehistoric man? Of course: all we have to do is look very carefully at the traces it left us and ask ourselves new questions. We’ll discover a communal life built on a real team game: the work of women, the activities of men, the contribution of children. Listening to the stories of…
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The World Needs Girls (Me)
A diary for girls that says: you are important, the day you were born the world became a better place, you are the star, you will make your dreams come true, you are needed. But also: we are sisters, let’s hold hands, think big… There are four guiding themes: self-esteem, the body, talents, alliances. An illustrated diary with encouraging and insightful texts, inspirational phrases, positive examples,…
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Pioneers. The Women Who Made Europe
Eleven biographies recount the desire for a Union under the banner of peace, rights, social justice and gender equality, capable of transcending national barriers and short-sighted visions. The women on this roll have been revolutionaries, lawyers, civil servants, trade unionists and teachers. Some were protagonists of great founding moments, others of tenacious daily work. A journey through the 20th century to lead us to the richness, but…
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The Thread of Hope
Vita, an elderly Sicilian woman, is confined to her home, where she is reflecting on the past and putting her emotions in order, and she decides to leave a testimony to her granddaughter Nina. Through her memories, she tells the story of her youth, the times when she embroidered and fought against exploitation. Inspired by a true story, the novel recounts the great mobilisation of…
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