Virginia Woolf

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Audrey Day (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

A young writer overcomes personal loss to redefine literature and inspire generations.

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32 pages

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Virginia Woolf, a young girl with a passion for writing, faces profound loss and depression. As she grows, her determination to break from Victorian norms leads her to create groundbreaking works like 'Mrs Dalloway' and 'The Waves.' Her journey from despair to literary icon reveals the transformative power of self-expression. Discover how Virginia's unique voice changed the course of literary history and continues to inspire dreamers today. This engaging biography, part of a series celebrating remarkable lives, offers young readers a glimpse into the resilience and creativity that shaped a feminist icon.

From the publisher

Learn about incredible story of Virginia Woolf! The modernist writer and feminist. Born into an artistic household, little Virginia loved writing. At nine years old, she started a newspaper about her family–delighting relatives with her wit and wisdom. But life took a sad turn in her teens, when he mother, sister and father passed away just a few years apart. Having fallen into a depression, Virginia stopped writing. It took time, but she eventually felt well enough to pick up her pen again. As an adult, she wrote reviews, poems, essays, novels . . . using her writing to express her ideas and soothe her mind. She was determined that her books would be different from the popular Victorian novels of the time and became known for her inventive way of capturing characters’ thoughts and feelings. From Mrs Dalloway to The Waves, Virginia’s work surprised and delighted readers, and changed the course of literary history forever. Virginia Woolf is a literary giant and feminist icon whose works have become classics. Her story shows the power of writing as a form of self-expression and source of comfort. This powerful book features quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the writer’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

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