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Empowering Stories about Women & Girls
The books in this section were chosen because they feature women and girls who stand up for what is right, don't let others define who they are, and aren't afraid to make mistakes and grow. From true stories of remarkable women to fiction starring confident girls, the books below are perfect for sharing with all kids to model strong self-esteem, compassion, resilience, and innovation.
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Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storytellerby Breanna J. McDanielHardcover BooksRetail: $18.99You Pay: $7.45You Save 61% -
Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitosby Monica BrownPaperback BooksRetail: $10.95You Pay: $5.04You Save 54% -
Ketanji: Justice Jackson's Journey to the U.S. Supreme Courtby Kekla MagoonHardcover BooksRetail: $19.99You Pay: $6.50You Save 67% -
The First Woman Cherokee Chief: Wilma Pearl Mankiller (Step Into Reading, Level 3)by Patricia Morris BuckleyPaperback BooksRetail: $5.99You Pay: $3.55You Save 41% -
Drum Dream Girl (First Book Special Edition)by Margarita EnglePaperback BooksRetail: $7.99You Pay: $2.98You Save 63% -
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptilesby Patricia ValdezPaperback BooksRetail: $8.99You Pay: $4.45You Save 51% -
Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerinaby Lea LyonPaperback BooksRetail: $9.99You Pay: $3.95You Save 60% -
Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpréby Anika Aldamuy DenisePaperback BooksRetail: $9.99You Pay: $4.00You Save 60% -
Love Is Loud: How Diane Nash Led the Civil Rights Movementby Sandra Neil WallaceHardcover BooksRetail: $19.99You Pay: $7.70You Save 61% -
Kamala Is Speaking: Vice President for the People (Step into Reading, Level 2)by Shasta ClinchPaperback BooksRetail: $4.99You Pay: $3.00You Save 40% -
Sharice's Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswomanby Sharice DavidsHardcover BooksRetail: $19.99You Pay: $6.75You Save 66% -
Harriet Tubman: Freedom Fighter (I Can Read, Level 2)by Nadia L. HohnPaperback BooksRetail: $5.99You Pay: $2.82You Save 53%