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category: Children's Nonfiction
published: Mar 2008
ISBN:9781897187364
publisher: Second Story Press

Fantastic Female Filmmakers

by Suzanne Simoni

tagged: film, performing arts
Description

Women have been writing, producing and directing movies since filmmaking began in the early 1900s. From taming wild dogs to filming from the open door of a plane, women directors have done amazing things in the world of film.

About the Author
Suzanne Simoni works as a writer and editor. She has traveled the globe and lived in Denmark, China, and Kenya. She now lives in Toronto with her husband and two children. Suzanne loves the movies, especially a good suspense or comedy.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
9 to 13
Grade:
5 to 8
Reading age:
9 to 12
Awards
  • Commended, American Library Association Amelia Bloomer List of Best Feminist Books
Editorial Reviews

There is a wonderful multicultural emphasis in this text and Simoni stresses the perseverance and strength of each woman.

— Resource Links

Written in clear, simple language and peppered with quotations from each filmmaker.

— Canadian Children's Book News

The profiles in both books are revealing, inspiring, and insightful.

— VOYA

An entertaining and informative primer on women and movie-making.

— TeensReadToo
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