Going after you dream doesn't have to wait - be empowered by these incredible women and start changing the world now.

From the inspiring author of Girls Who Rocked the World comes another comprehensive collection of true, inspiring profiles of successful young women throughout history who made their mark on the world before turning twenty.

Young women today crave strong, independent role models to look to for motivation . Girls Who Changed the World offers a fun and uplifting collection of influential stories with forty-five more movers and shakers who made a difference early on in life.

From Cleopatra to Mindy Kaling , and Aretha Franklin to Emma Watson - each with her own incredible story of how she created life-changing opportunities for herself and the world - you'll get to know these capable queens of empires and courageous icons of entertainment . Also included are profiles of gutsy teenagers who are out there rocking the world right now and personal aspirations from today's young women.