The creative minds of women have shaped our lives in so many ways, from behind-the-scenes brilliance to trailblazing innovators. This week, we’re celebrating just a few of the books that spotlight these amazing creators and their work! Make Your Mark: The Empowering True Story of the First Known Black Female Tattoo Artist by Jacci Gresham … Continue reading Happy Women’s History Month: Women in the Arts!
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Women’s History Month: Women in STEM!
It’s been an exciting start to March this week, especially because it kicks off Women’s History Month! We’ll be posting all month about books that celebrate the contributions of women to our past, present, and future, and we’re starting with women in STEM! There are so many amazing books that feature female scientific minds and … Continue reading Women’s History Month: Women in STEM!
Skyward: The Story Of Female Pilots in WWII (Sally Deng)
Hello, friends! We’re wrapping up Women's History Month tonight with a moving tale of unsung heroes, Skyward: The Story Of Female Pilots in WWII by Sally Deng. Billed as “creative nonfiction”, this large-format illustrated chapter book introduces us to three fictional young women: Hazel, a shy American girl of Chinese heritage; Marlene, an English spitfire; … Continue reading Skyward: The Story Of Female Pilots in WWII (Sally Deng)
Pocket Bios: Anne Frank, Frida Kahlo, & Marie Curie (Al Berenger)
Hello, friends! Our books today are three more from the Pocket Bios series by Al Berenger: Anne Frank, Frida Kahlo, and Marie Curie. As with previous installments in the series, each book walks the reader through a concise look at its subject’s life, including notable events, works, and accomplishments. Each page focuses on a different … Continue reading Pocket Bios: Anne Frank, Frida Kahlo, & Marie Curie (Al Berenger)
A is For Awesome: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed The World (Eva Chen)
Hello, friends! Our book today is A is For Awesome: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed The World, written by Eva Chen and illustrated by Derek Desierto, a delightful alphabet book that introduces young readers to notable “sheroes”. After a hearty welcome by Juno (protagonist of Chen’s previous book Juno Valentine And The Magical Shoes), the … Continue reading A is For Awesome: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed The World (Eva Chen)
