LOOK INSIDE: So She Went Ahead
See a sneak preview inside So She Went Ahead: 50 Trailblazing Women of the Canadian Prairies. Author Haley Healey and illustrator Kimiko Fraser have teamed up again for an uplifting, beautifully illustrated collection of short biographies of fascinating historical women from Alberta to Manitoba. Out April 21, 2026 – find it online or at your local indie bookstore!
“Elegant and trailblazing!”
—Nick Craine, illustrator of 5-Minute Stories for Fearless Girls, author and illustrator of Hard Core Logo: Portrait of a Thousand Punks
“These unforgettable stories reveal how ordinary women achieved extraordinary things when others told them they couldn’t succeed. Inspiring and delightfully illustrated, this book celebrates how the courage, talent, and hard work of these women helped shape their communities and Canadian history. An important and enjoyable read that shows why women’s achievements matter.”
—Cathy Converse, award-winning author of Against the Current: The Remarkable Life of Agnes Deans Cameron and Following the Curve of Time
“Haley Healey has once again given us a riveting collection of stories about inspirational women who blazed trails for others. This young adult book covers Prairie women who were pioneers in their respective fields and is beautifully illustrated by Kimiko Fraser.”
—Valerie Green, historical fiction author of The McBride Chronicles, From Primitive Shack to Premier’s Wife, and numerous non-fiction and True Crime books.
“So She Went Ahead is a Canadian treasure. We need to know these stories, and Healey and Fraser do a masterful job of bringing these inspiring stories to life.”
—Dr. Kate Graham, author of Govern Like a Girl and Run the World Like a Girl
“A vital addition to home libraries on the Prairies and beyond. Readers will come away with new insight into the lives of women who shaped Canada and contributed to their communities with courage and determination.”
—Emma FitzGerald, bestselling author/illustrator of Hand Drawn Vancouver and Hand Drawn Halifax
