Renegade Girls (A Graphic Novel)

Set in the 1880s, this historical novel follows seventeen-year-old Helena “Nell” Cusack, an aspiring journalist who finds herself in a whirlwind of romance and social change during a transformative summer in New York City. While working as a society reporter, Nell meets the bold photographer Alice Austen, who inspires her to challenge societal norms and pursue a deeper story. When her best friend is injured in a garment factory, Nell poses as a seamstress to expose the harsh working conditions, risking her safety for justice. This tender tale, inspired by true events, explores the courage of first love and the fight for important narratives to be heard.