Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts

Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts (2021–present, Simon and Schuster) is a single-issue graphic nonfiction work that re-examines historical accounts of slave revolts through the lens of women's leadership. Written and illustrated by Rebecca Hall, it blends memoir, archival research, and visual storytelling to recover overlooked narratives of resistance. Published as a standalone volume, it challenges traditional historiography by centering the experiences of enslaved women who organized and fought for freedom.