BRAZEN: REBEL LADIES WHO ROCKED THE WORLD

This smart, funny YA-adult crossover graphic ‘novel’ of female empowerment vignettes brings to life the true stories of incredible women, from scientists to African princesses, bearded ladies to Apache warriors, even Rider’s own animal whisperer Temple Grandin. With funny, eye-catching art, Pénélope illustrates surprising and lesser-known portraits of courageous women rejecting cultural norms through the ages and from all over the world.

Penelope first drew these wonderful true story cartoons for her webcomic and Le Monde in 2016. They became so successful that they were published in two volumes in France (Les Culottées) – the first selling 75,000 copies in the first 5 months and collectively they’ve sold 200,000 in France in a year.