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Emma Bates Everyday Superhero (2017)
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This one was commissioned by Pat Bates to celebrate her daughter Emma. Emma loves science, reading, and traveling.
Everyday Superheroes (2017)
Sasha’s “Everyday Superheroes” fundraiser on behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union raised $11,624.88. For an overview, see this article from Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls.

Sasha’s project received recognition from US Senator Kamala Harris (California) and ACLU President Susan Herman wound up commissioning one and has been covered by Huffington Post, A Plus, DNAinfo, and the West Side Rag.

Everyday Superheroes
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Huffington Post
Girl Raises More Than $2,000 For The ACLU With ‘Everyday Superheroes’ Art
“Liz FitzGerald, a spokesperson from the ACLU, told HuffPost that Sasha is proof that anyone can help fight for others’ rights. ‘We love this project because it shows that everyone has a role to play in fighting for our rights, not just lawyers who work at the ACLU.’”
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West Side Rag
12-Year-Old Local Artist Creates ‘Everyday Superheroes’ to Raise Money for the ACLU
“Sasha described the thinking behind her project: ‘I think a lot of people feel a little bit powerless. The point is to make people feel empowered. Everyone has something that makes them special, even if it seems ordinary.’”
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Sasha Matthews / Rumble Comics
Sasha Matthews / Rumble Comics working on Steve Harvey comic
“We’re honored Sasha uses her talent to help support our work.”
—American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
“This girl proves you don’t need powers to be a superhero.”
—Kamala Harris, US Senator (California)
Sasha Matthews (Wikipedia) is a cartoonist and activist now in 8th grade at a New York City public school. Local bookstores started selling her first comic when she was in 5th grade. She has now self-published four titles, all available for purchase online:
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