Historical events can sometimes feel inaccessible or distant, especially for young readers, which is why it can help to step into the life of a relatable character and view history through their eyes. For women, girls, and gender nonconforming readers, that can be especially true; after all, history is often recorded through the lens of … Continue reading Women’s History Month: Heroines of Historical Fiction
For this week of Women’s History, we’re celebrating some of the most fearless female game changers, trailblazers, and troublemakers. From activists to journalists, from engineers to explorers, these women used their fire to burn down whatever challenges came their way. One Day in June: A Story Inspired by the Life and Activism of Marsha P. … Continue reading Happy Women’s History Month: Fearless Women Through History!
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!
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!
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)
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