5 kid-friendly reads for Women’s History Month
Editor’s Note: CityMom Stacey is our resident bookworm, so when we need recs for kiddos, she’s the one we trust! Here is her list for your family to check out in March.
Our family loves to curl up with a good book, and in particular, my two daughters love learning about awesome women doing great things. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites to share with you!
For your bedtime story fan: The Rebel Girls series. A classic for Women’s History Month, there are four main volumes and two mini editions. Each profile can be read in 3-5 minutes and includes a portrait of the profile’s subject. From artists to athletes, scientists to politicians - there’s bound to be someone your child can relate to. Bonus: Rebel Girls now has an app, so you can listen to Rebel Girl profiles on the go or while falling asleep. Many profiles are free to listen to and additional ones can be purchased in the app.
For your artist, scientist, or athlete: The “Women in…” series by Rachel Ignotofsky. If your child has already found their niche, this series focuses more specifically than the Rebel Girls series. There are three volumes, one each on women in art, science, and sports. The women profiled come from all over the world, both centuries ago and modern-day, and each profile is accompanied by Rachel’s delightfully whimsical art.
For your prima ballerina: Black Ballerinas by Misty Copeland. One of the best-known Black ballerinas, Copeland introduces us to other Black dancers we should know (including my kids’ favorite, Raven Wilkinson.) These profiles are a little longer to read, about 5-10 minutes each, and are accompanied by a beautiful watercolor sketch by Salena Barnes.
For your teenager: The Book of Gutsy Women, by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton. With much longer profiles than our other recommendations, this book is perfect for the teenager or young adult in your life who’s looking for some inspirational role models, and each profile is accompanied by multiple photos of the subject.
For your tiniest reader: The Little Leaders series by Vashti Harrison now includes board book versions! Dream Big, Little One and Think Big, Little One are perfect for introducing visionary women to your infant or toddler - it’s never too early to learn about trailblazers like Mary Blair, Katherine Johnson, or Ella Fitzgerald.
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Honorable Mentions: Have you seen the biography picture book section at your local library? I feel like it’s exploding with options lately! Focusing on the story of one inspirational person, these picture books are a great way to explore interests at a young age. Some of our favorites:
Trailblazer: The Story of Ballerina Raven Wilkinson
The World Is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid
Maryam’s Magic: The Story of Mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani
She Caught the Light: Williamina Stevens Fleming, Astronomer
