Hello, friends! Our book today is I Am A Warrior Goddess, written by Jennifer Adams and illustrated by Carme Lemniscates, a collection of girl-power affirmations for little readers. “I am a warrior goddess,” proclaims the young unnamed protagonist, red hair swirling in the breeze. She shares tidbits of what that means with the reader: each … Continue reading I Am A Warrior Goddess (Jennifer Adams)
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The Pink Hat (Andrew Joyner)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Pink Hat by Andrew Joyner, a look at the many lives of a very special accessory. An older woman takes some bright pink yarn and knits a hat. It’s warm, cozy, and the woman uses it for several things. But as she is napping one day, her cat … Continue reading The Pink Hat (Andrew Joyner)
Franny’s Father Is A Feminist (Rhonda Leet)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Franny's Father Is A Feminist, written by Rhonda Leet and illustrated by Megan Walker, a lovely look at the definition of feminism. Franny’s father is a feminist. What does that mean? Well, Franny’s father believes that his daughter (and everyone else’s daughters too) can do anything boys can do, … Continue reading Franny’s Father Is A Feminist (Rhonda Leet)
Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed The World (Susan Hood)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed The World, written by Susan Hood and illustrated by 13 female artists, a collection of poetry that celebrates fourteen trailblazing women. Each poem introduces us to the life and work of a remarkable young woman: Molly Williams, the first known female … Continue reading Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed The World (Susan Hood)
Girl Running: Bobbi Gibb And The Boston Marathon (Annette Bay Pimentel)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Girl Running: Bobbi Gibb And The Boston Marathon, written by Annette Bay Pimentel and illustrated by Micha Archer, the inspiring story of the first woman to compete in the famous race. Bobbi loves to run. The second her school bell rings, she’s off. Running is when she feels happy … Continue reading Girl Running: Bobbi Gibb And The Boston Marathon (Annette Bay Pimentel)
