Kate Pankhurst is the bestselling author and illustrator of the trailblazing and internationally successful Fantastically Great Women books. Kate's books have been translated into 22 languages and been shortlisted for many awards, including the NIBBIES award for Children's Illustrated & Non-fiction. Most recently, her first book Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World has been adapted into an inspiring stage show, touring the UK in 2021 and 2022. Most days, Kate can be found illustrating and writing in her studio in Leeds with her spotty dog, Olive. She loves a good story, the funnier the better, and gets her best ideas by doodling in her sketchbook; because even quick, wonky drawings can spark ideas for amazing plots.
Bloomsbury celebrates the 10th anniversary of this fabulously engaging non-fiction series with special editions […]. Pankhurst helped usher in the popular trend for inspiring women- focused non-fiction. * The Bookseller * Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls. * The Guardian on Fantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders * A must have for anybody – girl or boy, man or woman – it’s enlightening for one and all. * Books for Keeps on Fantastically Great Women Who Made History * An exceptional read, it is one of my favourite non-fiction books of the year and it deserves to be in every primary school library. * Book Lover Jo on Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World *