The Bodyguard Unit, 9798765607473
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Suffragettes turned martial artists fought for the right to vote.
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The Bodyguard Unit

edith garrud, women's suffrage, and jujitsu

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  • Paperback

    136 pages

  • Release Date

    1 August 2023

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Summary

The Jujitsuffragettes: Edith Garrud and the Bodyguard Unit

A graphic exploration of a fascinating dimension in the battle for voting rights, with ongoing cultural relevance.

In the early 20th century, women in England were demanding the right to vote—and often faced violent retaliation. Rather than back down, suffragist group the Women’s Social and Political Union formed an all-women security unit. Activist leader Emmeline Pankhurst asked Edith Garrud to train them. These “j…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9798765607473
Author:Clement Xavier, Lisa Lugrin
Publisher:Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint:Lerner Publishing Group
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:136
Release Date:1 August 2023
Weight:438g
Dimensions:14mm x 361mm x 241mm
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Critics Review

“The cartooning, beautifully rendered in muted, old-timey hues, presents information about jujitsu, the inner workings and tensions of the WSPU, and everyday indignities faced by the subjects … While enduring themes such as resisting oppression and asserting autonomy abound, the book remains centered on its specific time, place, and people.” –The Horn Book Magazine– (8/2/2023 12:00:00 AM) “[A]n empowering work both in content and visuals, about the figure who taught women how to take back their power.” –Publishers Weekly– (6/30/2023 12:00:00 AM) “This engaging and informative graphic biography, which includes historical back matter, about an overlooked yet influential suffragist and martial artist deserves a spot in every graphic-novel collection.” –starred, Booklist– (7/1/2023 12:00:00 AM) “Engaging feminist history attractively presented.” –Kirkus Reviews– (5/17/2023 12:00:00 AM)

About The Author

Clement Xavier

Clement Xavier is a writer based in France. In 2015, Xavier and illustrator Lisa Lugrin jointly received the prestigious Prix Revelation (Debut Prize) at the Angouleme International Comics Festival for their first French-language graphic novel, Yekini, le roi des arenes.

Edward Gauvin specializes in contemporary comics. He is the translator of more than 425 graphic novels and a contributing editor for comics at Words Without Borders. His collaborations with Lerner have been honored by the American Library Association and the Eisner Awards. He lives in California with his wife and daughter.

Lisa Lugrin is a comic book artist and author based in France. In 2015, Lugrin and Clement Xavier jointly received the prestigious Prix Revelation (Debut Prize) at the Angouleme International Comics Festival. She is co-founder of Na editions.

Albertine Ralenti is graphic designer and colorist with over sixty comic books. She works with publishers on books, board games, role-playing games, and illustration, and organizes festivals around board games and comics. She is based in France.

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