Beyond Words

So—how are you going to rock the world?

These are the stories of thirty-three real girls, past and present, from all around the world, who achieved amazing feats and changed history before reaching their twenties.

So—how are you going to rock the world?

These are the stories of thirty-three real girls, past and present, from all around the world, who achieved amazing feats and changed history before reaching their twenties.

Joan of Arc rescued her country from English invaders by leading the French soldiers when she was just seventeen. Phillis Wheatley was an African American slave who became the first black woman to publish her poetry—when she was also just seventeen years old. And Cristen Powell learned to drag race when she was sixteen years old, making her the youngest person to earn a number one qualifying position and the youngest female drag-racing winner in history.

Between the historical profiles are photos and writings of today's girls answering the question, "How do I plan to rock the world?"