Published in 2021
317 pages
Maliha Abidi is a Pakistani American artist and illustrator, based in the UK, whose work is dedicated to women’s rights and mental health. Her self-published debut, Pakistan for Women: Stories of Women Who Have Achieved Something Extraordinary (2019), won Abidi international acclaim with appearances on BBC, Good Morning America and TRT World, among others. She has since worked with renowned organisations such as the United Nations, Women’s Aid, Malala Fund and Peace Corporation, to showcase underrepresented narratives and help create positive change through art. Abidi is the founder of The Story of Mental Health, an intersectional organisation that provides marginalised communities with well-being resources and encourages the use of art as a mode of therapy.
What is this book about?
Rise celebrates the true stories of 100 women of colour who achieved the extraordinary. From the woman who built the first university in the world to the Emirate’s leading racing driver, these writers, activists, dancers, mountaineers, mathematicians and educators achieved greatness thanks to their ingenuity, courage and determination, often in the face of seemingly insurmountable hurdles.
Accompanied by striking portraits, these female icons are celebrated front and centre. Ranging from personal heroes to household names from more than forty countries, prepare to be awed and inspired by these unparalleled women who have changed the world. Rise is a global message of hope and empowerment for generations to come.
