Books by Sam Maggs

"Jester Lavorre had an unconventional upbringing, even for one born in cosmopolitan Nicodranas. Daughter of the famed Ruby of the Sea, she had many opportunities for mischief as a small child, of which she took full advantage. Dive into the mystery of Jester's early years, her first meeting with the Traveler, and the fateful events that set her on a path to eventually join the Mighty Nein"--

Women can save the world. More than 50 incredible female Super Heroes from the Marvel Comics universe inspire girls and women of all ages to be powerful, passionate and persistent. From Captain Marvel and Wasp to Storm and Shuri, this beautiful book profiles dozens of aspirational female comic-book characters, all of whom use their intelligence, strength, kindness and courage to help others and save the world. Fierce fan-favourites such as Gamora, Squirrel Girl and Black Widow feature alongside lesser known faces from all corners of the Marvel comic-book universe. Young girls will discover modern, diverse heroes they can relate to and look up to, including America Chavez and Kamala Khan. Featuring a foreword by Marvel Comics writer Kelly Thompson, DK's Fearless and Fantastic! is the ultimate tribute to Marvel's most powerful women and girls, and a treasured gift for comic fans.Illustrated with stunning comic-book artwork, and featuring inspiring quotations, each short biography is carefully curated to focus on the character's key abilities and achievements. With four chapters based on personal qualities - Determined, Daring, Compassionate and Curious - this book for girls and women of all ages will create new fans of comics, as well as inspiring comic-book creators of the future.

Follow the adventures of all your favorite Ponies in these tales of friendship and fun from all over Equestria in this graphic novel omnibus!A celebration to mark the founding of Ponyville kicks things off, Pinkie Pie gets the gang together for some live-action role playing, and take a trip to the Wonderbolts Academy for Foals and Friends Weekend. Plus, an escaped Cerberus equals quite the ruckus for our favorite fillies, especially when Princess Celestia requests a dog sitter and the task falls to Rarity! Twilight Sparkle receives a mysterious message about a missing turtle! Only it's not just any turtle--it's the most famed of racing turtles, Silver Blaze! Back at the School of Friendship it's exam time, and Ocellus has come up with an idea for a stellar project that's sure to impress all her teachers--a history of Equestria shown through her own unique Changeling abilities!Then, Applejack helps Apple Bloom learn about the meaning of courage when she tells her sister a story about facing the biggest fear she had as a young filly: the water and when painfully shy Marble Pie tries to make friends at school, she ends up panicking and agreeing to throw a party instead!It all ends with one of the biggest events in Equestria! Strap in, sports fans, because it's time for the Draytona Breach 500! And where there's a race, there's Rainbow Dash, ready to be trained by the most unlikely of ponies... Big Macintosh?! Meanwhile, a plunderer of ancient antiquities known as Sacks Roamer throws a wrench into the competition when he steals a priceless artifact.Collects issues #79-88 of the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic series by Sam Maggs, Thom Zahler, Kate Sherron, Christina Rice, Mary Kenney, Jeremy Whitley, Ted Anderson, Toni Kuusisto, Nicoletta Baldari, Casey W. Coller, and Tony Fleecs.

A swashbuckling adventure inspired by the historical exploits of real-life female pirates Anne Bonny had it all¿her own ship, a pirate crew, and a fearsome reputation¿but a new enemy has her on the run and it¿ll take all of Anne¿s courage to stay afloat. The night before a major heist, Anne has an unsettling dream, and come morning, the robbery is thwarted by Woodes Rogers, a zealot who has sworn to eliminate piracy. With no plan to escape, Anne must persuade her crew to seek the meaning of her dream¿or perish. Full of sass, solidarity, and swordplay, Tell No Tales is a graphic novel about belonging, belief, and how far we¿re willing to go to protect the ones we love.

A companion to The Fangirl s Guide to the Galaxy, this guided journal by Sam Maggs includes essays, prompts, and illustrations to help fangirls get in touch with their dreams, plans, and faves.

This ultimate handbook for ladies living the nerdy life is a fun and feminist take on the often male-dominated world of geekdom.

A girl is nothing without her band of besties. But don't let the hashtag fool you: #girlsquad goes back a long time.

A fun and feminist look at forgotten women in science, technology, and beyond, from the bestselling author of THE FANGIRL'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY You may think you know women's history pretty well. But have you ever heard of. . . Alice Ball, the chemist who developed an effective treatment for leprosyonly to have the credit taken by a man? Mary Sherman Morgan, the rocket scientist whose liquid fuel compounds blasted the first U.S. satellite into orbit? Huang Daopo, the inventor whose weaving technology revolutionized textile production in Chinacenturies before the cotton gin? Smart women have always been able to achieve amazing things, even when the odds were stacked against them. In Wonder Women, author Sam Maggs tells the stories of the brilliant, brainy, and totally rad women in history who broke barriers as scientists, engineers, mathematicians, adventurers, and inventors. Plus, interviews with real-life women in STEM careers, an extensive bibliography,and a guide to women-centric science and technology organizationsall to show the many ways the geeky girls of today can help to build the future. Table of Contents: Women of Science Women of Medicine Women of Espionage Women of Innovation Women of Adventure