Kid-friendly reads for women’s history month
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Catch our daughter standing still long enough, and you can ask her our favorite question, “What’s your middle name?” To which she’ll answer, “Mae! Like Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space!” We love this question because we intentionally picked her middle name as an example of all the strong, powerful women she can look up to any time she needs a reminder of who runs the world.
This March, for Women’s History Month, we’re bringing you a list of kid-friendly, shero-inspired reads, perfect for spreading girl power!
Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist
An inspiring book detailing the life’s work of Eugenie Clark, a devoted scientist committed to showing the world the power and beauty of her favorite creature.
A is for Awesome: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed The World
Grab this board book to learn about 23 amazing women while going through the alphabet.
Flying High: The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles
This book explores the early life of Simone Biles and the events that propelled her to become a record-breaking gymnast.
She Persisted: Pura Belpré
Pura’s life mission was to bring bilingual literature from her home in Puerto Rico to libraries in New York and beyond! Be sure to collect more books from the She Persisted series, highlighting other women who persisted, including Coretta Scott King, Bethany Hamilton, Malala Yousafzai, and more!
Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World
Be inspired by 35 amazing female architects, scientists, actresses, inventors, and more who dared to dream and take their places in history.
Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?: The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell
Elizabeth Blackwell set out on a mission to prove what many in her time thought was impossible; that women could become doctors.
We Are Inspiring: The Stories of 32 Inspirational Asian American Women
Author Angel Trazo brings the contributions of 32 phenomenal Asian American women to life in a beautifully written and illustrated picture book for young readers.
She Caught the Light: Williamina Stevens Fleming: Astronomer
Women in STEM can do amazing things as Williamina Stevens Fleming shows with her astronomy maps of space.
Only Margaret: A Story about Margaret Wise Brown
Explore the creativity of Margaret Wise Brown as you read about what led her to create children’s books like Goodnight Moon.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Couldn't Drive?
The siblings of Ruth Bader Ginsburg have collected a series of fun and entertaining stories about their sister in only a way loving brothers and sisters can.
LOOKING FOR MORE GREAT READS?
Just Like Beverly: A Biography of Beverly Cleary
Did you know Beverly Cleary, one of the greatest children’s authors to date, struggled to read as a child? Learn about how Beverly used her roadblocks to inspire a new generation of excited readers.
The Story of Ruby Bridges
Travel with Ruby on a journey that took place not so long ago, as she courageously became the first student to integrate her Mississippi school.
Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx
How does a girl with little from the Bronx, become the first Latino appointed to the Supreme Court? Through sheer determination and a never-ending will.
VIP: Dr. Mae Jemison: Brave Rocketeer
Each chapter of this book sheds more light on the amazing life and accomplishments of the first African American woman in space.
Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos
Delve deeper into the life of Frida Kahlo while learning about her beloved pets.
