A collection of twelve original stories by contemporary young adult writers about diverse girls from different historical times and cultures standing up for themselves and their beliefs.

Daughter of the book / Dahlia Adler -- You're a stranger here / Mackenzi Lee -- The magician / Erin Bowman -- Lady Firebrand / Megan Shepherd -- Step right up / Jessica Spotswood -- Glamour / Anna-Marie McLemore -- Better for all the world / Marieke Nijkamp -- When the moonlight isn't enough / Dhonielle Clayton -- The belle of the ball / Sarvenaz Tash -- Land of the sweet, home of the brave / Stacey Lee -- The birth of Susi Go-Go / Meg Medina -- Take me with U / Sara Farizan.