Hello, friends! Our book today is Mary Wears What She Wants by Keith Negley, a picture book reimagining of the childhood of trailblazer Mary Edwards Walker. Long ago, it was illegal for girls to wear pants. Women and girls could only wear dresses, which were cumbersome, uncomfortable, and restrictive. Little Mary thinks this is unfair, … Continue reading Mary Wears What She Wants (Keith Negley)
Hello, friends! Our book today is She Persisted Around The World: 13 Women Who Changed History, written by Chelsea Clinton and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, a brief and inspiring look at some international female role models. Second in the pair’s series, Around The World expands on the theme of inspiring female leaders and trailblazers, this … Continue reading She Persisted Around The World: 13 Women Who Changed History (Chelsea Clinton)
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)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Be Bold, Baby!: Michelle Obama by Alison Oliver, an adorable and inspirational board book primer for the 44th First Lady. Be bold. Be brilliant! Be an ally. Be inspired by the ones you love, be encouraging of the ones you inspire in return. These motivational statements are accompanied on … Continue reading Be Bold, Baby!: Michelle Obama (Alison Oliver)
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)
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