A new book created by and celebrating inspiring Birmingham women and their achievements was launched at the 2018 Birmingham Literature Festival.

As part of Birmingham City Council’s campaign to mark the centenary of some women getting the right to vote in 1918, this colourful book features thirty fearless females who dreamt big and fought for what they believed in, often against the odds.

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Once Upon A Time In Birmingham: Women Who Dared To Dream - produced in conjunction with local female-run publisher The Emma Press, author Louise Palfreyman and Writing West Midlands - aims to inspire the city’s next generation of female achievers, leaders and pioneers.

Salma Zulfiqar who is featured in the book said, ‘Its an honour to be mentioned in this book”

 ''For me this book is about recognising the voiceless women in our societies and around the world.

"I hope my journey documented in this book will help girls and women realise their dreams and aspirations."