FIGHT LIKE A GIRL

Women have been successfully fighting in combat roles since the beginning of time. Author Michael G. Lewis tells the marvelous stories of women warriors from nearly every century, country, and culture. Their differences are many - some were queens, some peasants, some fought for country, others for religion, while others were motivated by blind loyalty, bloodlust, fame, revenge, and even plain old-fashioned greed. Yes, their differences are many, but they are more defined by striking similarities- all were smart, stubborn, almost supernaturally brave, and extraordinary.

Their stories are inspiring but also chilling. Their exploits tragic, triumphant, awe inspiring, and even humorous - and largely unknown. These women warriors - this "Band of Sisters," as it were - had far reaching effects on the entire world, and their stories deserve to be told.

Mike Lewis is the author of four children's picture books: Cap'n McNasty's Pirate Guide, The Great Pirate Christmas Battle, Battle for The Knotty List, and The Great Thanksgiving Food Fight. Lewis was playwright-in-residence at the Los Feliz Playhouse in Los Angeles and had a number of works produced and favorably reviewed by the Los Angeles Times, the LA Weekly, and others. He also wrote, produced, and acted in Getting Personal, an independent feature film that has aired on Showtime, Cinemax, and the Lifetime Channel. Mike also wrote and directed the short comedy film, The Policy, which was screened at film festivals around the country.

Illustrator Hila Ronis Matityahu graduated from Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem and has worked as an independent illustrator for various projects, ranging from label creations for chocolatiers to illustrated advertising for real estate companies, hotels, and factories. Fight Like a Girl is her first book project.