by Amy Ratcliffe (Author), Kathleen Kennedy (Foreword by)

Now in paperback, fully revised and updated with characters from Disney+ shows including The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and The Acolyte, as well as The High Republic, Jedi: Fallen Order, and more, this is the essential celebration of the powerful female characters of Star Wars.

They are heroes and villains, Sith and Jedi, senators and scoundrels, mothers, mercenaries, artists, and pilots. The women of the Star Wars galaxy drive its stories and saga forward at every level. This beautifully illustrated, fully authorized book profiles fascinating Star Wars women from across films, fiction, comics, animation, and games. Each character is explored through key story beats, fresh insights, and behind-the-scenes details by author Amy Ratcliffe. Also showcasing more than 130 illustrations by a dynamic range of female and gender diverse artists, here is an inspiring celebration of the Star Wars characters that help create a galaxy far, far away.

NEW CHARACTERS, UPDATES THROUGHOUT: This new edition adds 20 new characters and updates the 75 characters included in the hardcover edition, expanding key profiles such as Rey, Leia, and Ahsoka.

NEW ARTWORK: Each new character is featured in a new full-page illustration by a female or nonbinary artist. Expanded profiles also include new artwork.

AN INVITATION FOR EXPLORATION: Delivering character profiles that act as introductions but are also rich with detail and insight, this is a fresh way to dive into Star Wars lore through the lens of characters whose stories may span multiple media, and go deeper into the stories of beloved characters.

CHARACTERS FROM ACROSS THE GALAXY AND MEDIA (BOOKS, COMICS, TV, GAMES, FILMS): Leia Organa, Rey, Ahsoka Tano, Fennec Shand, Kay Vess, Jyn Erso, Bo-Katan Kryze, Osha and Mae, Padmé Amidala, Avar Kriss, Maz Kanata, Doctor Aphra, and many more . . .

Perfect for:

Star Wars fans looking to explore or celebrate the female characters of the galaxy
An entry path for anyone looking for dive deeper into stories of favorite characters in different media, or discover new favorite characters

Author Biography

Amy Ratcliffe is the author of Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy, The Jedi Mind, and other Star Wars and Marvel books. She's also a pop culture panel host, the editor in chief for Nerdist, and an entertainment reporter published at StarWars.com, IGN, and more. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

Contributing artists:

Aka
Alice X. Zhang
Amy Beth Christenson
Annie Stoll
Annie Wu
Betsy Cola
cherriielle
Christina Chung
Cryssy Cheung
Eliot Baum
Elsa Charretier
Geneva Bowers
Jen Bartel
Jennifer Aberin Johnson
Jey Parks
Karen Hallion Kenney
Little Corvus
Marguerite Sauvage
Peach Momoko
Sara Alfageeh
Sara Kipin
Sarah Wilkinson
Stephanie Hans
Tara Phillips
Viv Tanner

Number of Pages: 284

Dimensions: 0.9 x 9.9 x 8 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: April 29, 2025

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