Graphic biography series

'She' represents the beginning of a series of biographies that relate history's mostly untold stories. Scores of women have devoted their lives and energy to advance the human condition, but whose stories are often not known. The brief roster below represents only a few of the potential stories that are waiting to be developed and published. Our plan is to publish a range of titles across various areas and support the titles with historiographical resources.

Military Experience

• Susie King Taylor-Civil War
• Dr. Mary E. Walker (1832-1919) - a Civil War Surgeon, abolitionist, and the first and only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor 

Women’s Rights and Social Progress

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton-Women’s Rights
• Susan B. Anthony-Women’s Rights

Mathematics and Sciences

• Maria Mitchell-Astronomer
• Katherine Johnson-Mathematician

Leadership and Justice

• Jennifer Granholm
• Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Journalism/Literature

• Margaret Mead (1901-1978) - a cultural anthropologist whose studies in South Pacific islands led to a greater understanding of human sexual behavior and the cultural construction of gender roles. 
• Ida B. Wells (1862-1931) - an African American suffragist, newspaper editor, and anti-lynching activist, known for refusing to avoid media attention as an African American.

Literature/Written Works

• Kate Chopin (1850-1904) - an author who wrote short stories such as ‘The Awakening,’ ‘The Story of an Hour,’ and ‘The Storm.’
• Charlotte Gilman Perkins (1860-1935) - a novelist and American feminist who wrote about and strongly advocated for social reform. Wrote stories such as ‘The Yellow Wallpaper,’ ‘Herland,’ and ‘Women and Economics.’ 

Mathematics

• Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) – Mathematician considered to be the first computer programmer in the world.
• Emilie Martin (1869-1936) - Professor of mathematics at Mount Holyoke College.

Science

• Marie Curie (1867-1934) – Founded the science of radioactivity.
• Mary Anning (1799-1847) – Early British archaeologist.

Human Rights

• Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) – Founded the Women’s Social and Political Union to campaign for women in Britain.
• Rosa Parks (1913-2005) -Made famous for her refusal to be give up her seat on segregated public transportation.

Artists

• Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) – Mexican artist who contributed to the evolution of art and became an important figure for social causes including feminism and LGBTQ rights.
• Sonja Henie (1912-1969)

Aviation

• Bessie Coleman (January 26, 1892 - April 30, 1926) Coleman became the first woman of African-American and Native-American descent to hold a pilot’s license, as well as the first Black person ever to hold an international pilot’s license. 
• Amelia Earhart (1897-1937) – Renowned aviator.

Politics and/or Diplomacy

• Gabriela Mistral (1889-1957)
• Marie Van Brittan Brown (1922-99)

Sports/Athletics

• Gertrude Ederle (1906-2003)
• Billie Jean King (1943-Present)

Business/Economics

• Sarah Breedlove (1867-1919)
• Joan Robinson (1903-83)