Autorentext

Justine Solomons-Moat had her first short story published when she was 12 years old. Behind Every Great Woman Is a Great Cat is her first book. Justine now lives in London with her husband. Lulu Mayo is the award-winning illustrator behind the bestselling A Million Creatures to Color series, including A Million Cats, A Million Dogs, and A Million Sloths. She is also the creator of Cattitude: Drawing Cats for Creative People and How to Draw a Unicorn and Other Cute Creatures. Her humorous and fantastical illustrations have been used for editorial designs, greeting cards, and posters, and have also been featured in window display designs and print and advertising projects. She lives in London. Learn more about her at: lulumayo.com / @lulumayoart.

Klappentext

"The uplifting stories of more than 30 cat-loving women-artists, pioneers, writers, and humanitarians -who dared to change and inspire the world are paired with Lulu Mayo's quirky illustrations. These inspiring cat ladies include Florence Nightingale (the founder of modern nursing), Georgia O'Keeffe (the artist and mother of American modernism), and Rosa Luxemburg (the theorist and revolutionist). The book celebrates the cat as muse, companion, colleague, and emotional support as it explodes the myth of a "cat lady." Tips for how to act like your cat, quotes from famous women who loved their kitties, and more round out this fabulous gift book"--