{"product_id":"noisemakers-isbn-9780525580171","title":"Noisemakers","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Thoughtful, timely and Super-Engaging. So glad the powerhouse young people coming up have Kazoo as a blueprint, a roadmap, and a glimpse into history.\" -Jacqueline Woodson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Astonishing comics about world-changing women. What could possibly be better?\"--Neil Gaiman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"All the women in this book were discouraged from doing the work they were born to do. Fortunately, they didn't let that stop them. Here are their riveting stories, told in unputdownable comics. I wish I'd had NOISEMAKERS when I was growing up.\" -Alison Bechdel \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the creators of \u003ci\u003eKazoo\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, a quarterly magazine for girls ages 5-12, which Amy Poehler's \u003ci\u003eSmart Girls\u003c\/i\u003e called \"required reading,\" comes a graphic novel anthology of women who are \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e afraid to make some noise!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDid \u003ci\u003eanyone\u003c\/i\u003e ever get \u003ci\u003eanywhere\u003c\/i\u003e by being quiet? To change anything, you have to make some noise! From the creators of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eKazoo\u003c\/i\u003e magazine comes a look at the lives of 25 extraordinary women through the eyes of 25 extraordinary comic artists. In chapters titled Grow, Tinker, Play, Create, Rally, and Explore, you'll meet Eugenie Clark, who swam with sharks, Raye Montague, who revolutionized the design process for ships, Hedy Lamarr, a beautiful actress and brilliant inventor, Julia Child, a chef who wasn't afraid to make mistakes, Kate Warne, the first female detective, who saved the life of President-Elect Abraham Lincoln, and many more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 25 distinct styles from some of the most exciting comic artists, \u003ci\u003eNoisemakers\u003c\/i\u003e is for everyone who is not afraid to use their voice \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e for those who could use a little boost.\u003cb\u003e“Engrossing…. \u003c\/b\u003eThese pages reinforce a lot of the themes that are at the core of \u003ci\u003eKazoo\u003c\/i\u003e’s philosophy: the thrill of exploration, the comfort of self-reliance, the joy of being confident in pursuing what you want… biographies include \u003ci\u003eMy Favorite Thing Is Monsters\u003c\/i\u003e’ Emil Ferris on Mary Shelley, \u003ci\u003eRelish\u003c\/i\u003e’s Lucy Knisley on Julia Child, \u003ci\u003eMoon Girl \u0026amp; Devil Dinosaur\u003c\/i\u003e’s Alitha E. Martinez on Josephine Baker, and many more, making \u003ci\u003eNoisemakers\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003evital reading for comic fans who want to see the full range of what the medium can offer.” \u003c\/b\u003e—AV Club \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Thoughtful, timely and \u003cb\u003esuper-engaging\u003c\/b\u003e. So glad the powerhouse young people coming up have Kazoo as a blueprint, a roadmap, and a glimpse into history.” —Jacqueline Woodson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"All the women in this book were discouraged from doing the work they were born to do. Fortunately, they didn’t let that stop them. Here are their riveting stories, told in \u003cb\u003eunputdownable\u003c\/b\u003ecomics. I wish I’d had NOISEMAKERS when I was growing up.\" —Alison Bechdel \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Astonishing comics about world-changing women. \u003cb\u003eWhat could possibly be better?\u003c\/b\u003e\" —Neil Gaiman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Perfectly-timed, positive, and righteously fun.” \u003c\/b\u003e—\u003ci\u003eComics Beat\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Enticing.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart encyclopedia, part girl-power scrapbook\u003c\/b\u003e, the collection of biographical vignettes [is] \u003cb\u003eextremely relevant.\u003c\/b\u003e” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A draw-dropping lineup of comics talent.” \u003c\/b\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Comics Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Incredible\u003c\/b\u003e…. Kazoo shows young girls that the world belongs to them if they work hard for their dreams, even and especially in the face of adversity.”  —Women Write About Comics \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Great comics\u003c\/b\u003e work by creators you adore... Really, really fun to read with my daughter.” — Multiversity \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e“As you can imagine from the creators KAZOO, this looks like the perfect book for inspiring young girls (and boys too, one hopes). It's \u003cb\u003ea real treasure trove of interesting stories\u003c\/b\u003e from throughout the ages and\u003cb\u003e a must for schools and libraries as well as all age readers\u003c\/b\u003e.” —Comicon.com \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Impressive.” \u003c\/b\u003e—Comics Crusaders \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eNoisemakers\u003c\/i\u003e is great for \u003cb\u003eanyone who wants to learn about some amazing women in history alongside some amazing art\u003c\/b\u003e. … A unique graphic novel that I can’t wait to share with others.” —The Pullbox \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A great way to get readers familiar with these women, along with stoking the fires of creative passion.” \u003c\/b\u003e—ComicsnowErin Bried is the editor-in-chief of \u003ci\u003eKazoo\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. She was the Editor-at-Large at \u003ci\u003eSelf\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eHow to Sew a Button, How to Build a Fire,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHow to Rock a Baby\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her wife and two daughters. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @kazoomagazine.","brand":"Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300788130021,"sku":"NP9780525580171","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780525580171.jpg?v=1767733851","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/noisemakers-isbn-9780525580171","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}