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