This entry in the Women’s Lives in History series pinpoints the accomplishments of a number of women in multiple artistic fields. It is particularly up-to-date: the “Women in Theater” section gives a nod to Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori, who won Tony Awards just last spring for Fun Home. The goal here is to showcase as many women as possible, so biographical information is limited. . . . The drive-by pace makes this most effective as a springboard for younger readers, but the sheer variety of women presented will provide them with many directions in which to jump.