The Matilda Effect

Coming October 6, 2026!

Meet the women that history tried to erase.

Throughout time, women’s contributions have been overlooked, overshadowed or outright stolen by men in their fields. In science and engineering, this is known as the Matilda Effect. But it happens in every field, including the arts, sports, politics and more. This groundbreaking book uncovers the stories of 25 remarkable women, including: Hatshepsut, a ruler in ancient Egypt whose name was chiseled off temple walls; Fu Hao, a warrior queen from the Shang dynasty in China; Matilda Joslyn Gage, writer and equal rights activist (and namesake of the Matilda Effect). THE MATILDA EFFECT is both an essential rewrite of history and a call to action. It will inspire young readers to work toward a future where everyone’s contributions count.

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