Learn about the many influential, intelligent, and talented women from our past to our present. We can learn a lot from them!
Maya Angelou loved words when she was younger. She would practice and take in as many words as she possibly could. However, one day, she believes that her words may have hurt someone. She struggles to speak. Later, she finds her voice again.
“One of the most well-known inspiring women in the 20th century was Eleanor Roosevelt. She was a First Lady who, despite her shyness, followed her conscience and devoted her life to helping others and working for peace.”
“Learn how Jane Goodall overcame the skepticism of the scientific community in order to revolutionize our understanding of chimpanzees. Jane Goodall is regarded as the world’s leading expert on chimpanzees. Learn about her passion for animals and the patience she had to study them over long periods in their natural habitat.”
“Tells the gripping story of African-American women mathematicians who literally made it possible to launch US rockets–and astronauts–into space. This thrilling tale shows how each woman contributed to the mission, the struggles and resistance each experienced, and the amazing results.”
“Women have always made great contributions to science, and some of the greatest inventors in history were women, but for far too long many of these individuals weren’t recognized for their accomplishments. For example, even today, many people don’t know it was a woman, English mathematician Ada Lovelace, who wrote the first computer program. Readers will learn about Lovelace and many other inspiring women who changed the course of history through their inventions and contributions to science.”
Read about the incredible life of Amanda Gorman, the amazing American poet and activist.
A graphic novel biography of one of the most famous women reporters in history. During a time when women could only get an education to become a teacher and wasn’t given the means to support themselves, Nellie Bly defied expectations set on women and spoke out for those being oppressed.
“Throughout history, women have made countless contributions to all forms of art. This introduces readers to women who were musicians, writers, painters, and performers from many different countries and cultures. With some beautiful illustrations, the stories of these women are brought to life. An example of one of the artists is Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Stories like hers will captivate readers and perhaps inspire them to become involved in art in their own ways.”
“Read about Laverne, who became the first transgender woman of color to lead a TV series, and was the first ever trans actress to be nominated for an Emmy. She continues to inspire kids all around the world to live their lives how they want to, and to be their true selves.”
“’Someday girls like us will be able to wear whatever we want. People will call us by the names we choose. They’ll respect that we are women. The cops will leave us alone and no one will go hungry.’ Sylvia and Marsha are kind, brave, and not afraid to speak their truth, even when it makes other people angry.” Check out this book to read more on why they are important to the movement.
“Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony were two heroic women who vastly bettered the lives of a majority of American citizens. For more than fifty years they led the public battle to secure for women the most basic civil rights and helped establish a movement that would revolutionize American society. This story has been enhanced by a wonderful array of black-and-white and color illustrations. Not for Ourselves Alone is a vivid and inspiring portrait of two of the most fascinating and important, characters in American history.”
“The first full documented story (private, public, legal, and philosophical) of the 107th Supreme Court Justice, RBG. She was one of the most profoundly transformative legal minds of our time. A book fifteen years in work that was written with the cooperation of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, herself, and the many interviews with her husband, her children, her friends, and her associates.”
“There may be no tidy solutions or pithy answers to life’s big challenges, but Michelle Obama believes that we can all locate and lean on a set of tools to help us better navigate change and remain steady within flux. In ‘The Light We Carry,’ she opens a frank and honest dialogue with readers, considering the questions many of us wrestle with: How do we build enduring and honest relationships? How can we discover strength and community inside our differences? What tools do we use to address feelings of self-doubt or helplessness? What do we do when it all starts to feel like too much?”