Because I Was a Girl is an inspiring collection of true stories by women and girls about the obstacles, challenges, and opportunities they've faced…because of their gender. Edited by #1 New York Times-bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz, the book is the perfect gift for girls of all ages to celebrate the accomplishments of these women and girls who overcame adversity with their limitless potential.

The collection includes writings from an impressive array of girls and women who are trailblazers in their fields, including bestselling authors Victoria Aveyard, Libba Bray, and Margaret Stohl; industry pioneers like Dolores Huerta, Trish McEvoy, and Holly Knight; renowned chef Katie Button; aerospace and mechanical engineer Emily Calandrelli; and many more.

Because I Was a Girl features powerful stories from:

Elizabeth Acevedo

Katrina Adams

Victoria Aveyard

Bonnie Bartlett

Brenda Bowen

Libba Bray

Katie Button

Emily Calandrelli

Babette Davis

Williabell Jones Davis

Melissa de la Cruz

Abby Falik

Jena Friedman

Joan Hanawi

Jane Hawley

Tina Hay

Jody Houser

Dolores Huerta

Zareen Jaffery

Anjanette Johnston

Mattie Johnston

Holly Knight

Jill Lorie

Zoey Luna

Trish McEvoy

Loretta Miranda

Gloria Molina

Susan Morrison

Anna Ponder

Margaret Semrud-Clikeman

Rebecca Soffer

Cheri Steinkellner

Margaret Stohl

Noor Tagouri

Tillie Walden

Quvenzhane Wallis

Francesca Zambello

Lenore Zion