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March Staff Picks for Kids & Teens: Women's History Favorites

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This month, celebrate Women's History Month by checking out Youth & Family staff members' favorite kids and teen books about amazing women and their inspiring stories throughout history.

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23 items

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Standing on Her Shoulders

Standing on Her Shoulders

A Celebration of Women

by Clark-Robinson, Monica

Book - 2021

"A stunning love letter to the important women who shape us -- from our own mothers and grandmothers to the legends who paved the way for girls and women everywhere." - Publisher's description "A stunning love letter to the important women who shape us -- from our own mothers and grandmothers to the legends who paved the way for girls and women everywhere." - Publisher's description Show less

"A stunning love letter to the important women who shape us -- from our own mothers and grandmothers to the legends who paved the way for girls and women everywhere." - Publisher's description "A stunning love letter to the important women who shape us -- from our own mothers and grandmothers to the legends who paved the way for girls and women everywhere." - Publisher's description Show less

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The Brontë Sisters

The Brontë Sisters

The Brief Lives of Charlotte, Emily and Anne

by Reef, Catherine

Book - 2012

"After exploring the world of Jane Austen, Reef now turns her attention to the tragically short but utterly fascinating lives of the Bronte sisters: ...Show more "After exploring the world of Jane Austen, Reef now turns her attention to the tragically short but utterly fascinating lives of the Bronte sisters: Charlotte (author of "Jane Eyre"), Emily ("Wuthering Heights"), and Anne ("Agnes Grey")." - Publisher's description Show less

"After exploring the world of Jane Austen, Reef now turns her attention to the tragically short but utterly fascinating lives of the Bronte sisters: ...Show more "After exploring the world of Jane Austen, Reef now turns her attention to the tragically short but utterly fascinating lives of the Bronte sisters: Charlotte (author of "Jane Eyre"), Emily ("Wuthering Heights"), and Anne ("Agnes Grey")." - Publisher's description Show less

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Brave, Black, First

Brave, Black, First

50+ African American Women Who Changed the World

by Hudson, Cheryl Willis

Book - 2020

"An illustrated biographical compilation of over fifty African American women from the 1700s through to the present day." - Publisher's description "An illustrated biographical compilation of over fifty African American women from the 1700s through to the present day." - Publisher's description Show less

"An illustrated biographical compilation of over fifty African American women from the 1700s through to the present day." - Publisher's description "An illustrated biographical compilation of over fifty African American women from the 1700s through to the present day." - Publisher's description Show less

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Muslim Girls Rise

Muslim Girls Rise

Inspirational Champions of Our Time

by Mir, Saira

Book - 2019

"Discover the true stories of nineteen unstoppable Muslim women of the twenty-first century who have risen above challenges, doubts, and sometimes outright hostility to blaze trails in a wide range of fields." - Publisher's description "Discover the true stories of nineteen unstoppable Muslim women of the twenty-first century who have risen above challenges, doubts, and sometimes outright hostility to blaze trails in a wide range of fields." - Publisher's description Show less

"Discover the true stories of nineteen unstoppable Muslim women of the twenty-first century who have risen above challenges, doubts, and sometimes outright hostility to blaze trails in a wide range of fields." - Publisher's description "Discover the true stories of nineteen unstoppable Muslim women of the twenty-first century who have risen above challenges, doubts, and sometimes outright hostility to blaze trails in a wide range of fields." - Publisher's description Show less

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Searching Beyond the Stars

Searching Beyond the Stars

Seven Women in Science Take on Space's Biggest Questions

by Mortillaro, Nicole

Book - 2022

"An in-depth look at the lives and accomplishments of seven women in the world of astronomy and space study. With a focus on feminist and stem-relate...Show more "An in-depth look at the lives and accomplishments of seven women in the world of astronomy and space study. With a focus on feminist and stem-related content, this non-fiction book is written by a Senior Science Reporter for CBC." - Publisher's description Show less

"An in-depth look at the lives and accomplishments of seven women in the world of astronomy and space study. With a focus on feminist and stem-relate...Show more "An in-depth look at the lives and accomplishments of seven women in the world of astronomy and space study. With a focus on feminist and stem-related content, this non-fiction book is written by a Senior Science Reporter for CBC." - Publisher's description Show less

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Try It!

Try It!

How Frieda Caplan Changed the Way We Eat

by Rockliff, Mara

Book - 2021

"A picture book biography of Frieda Caplan, the produce pioneer who changed the way Americans eat by introducing exciting new fruits and vegetables, from baby carrots to blood oranges to kiwis." - Publisher's description "A picture book biography of Frieda Caplan, the produce pioneer who changed the way Americans eat by introducing exciting new fruits and vegetables, from baby carrots to blood oranges to kiwis." - Publisher's description Show less

"A picture book biography of Frieda Caplan, the produce pioneer who changed the way Americans eat by introducing exciting new fruits and vegetables, from baby carrots to blood oranges to kiwis." - Publisher's description "A picture book biography of Frieda Caplan, the produce pioneer who changed the way Americans eat by introducing exciting new fruits and vegetables, from baby carrots to blood oranges to kiwis." - Publisher's description Show less

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All Rise

All Rise

The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson

by Weatherford, Carole Boston

Book - 2023

"Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, is an inspiration and role model to children of all ages. Award-winning ...Show more "Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, is an inspiration and role model to children of all ages. Award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford tells her story of perseverance, dignity, and honor in this uplifting picture book biography filled with colorful and dynamic illustrations from Ashley Evans." - Publisher's description Show less

"Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, is an inspiration and role model to children of all ages. Award-winning ...Show more "Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, is an inspiration and role model to children of all ages. Award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford tells her story of perseverance, dignity, and honor in this uplifting picture book biography filled with colorful and dynamic illustrations from Ashley Evans." - Publisher's description Show less

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Streetcar to Justice

Streetcar to Justice

How Elizabeth Jennings Won the Right to Ride in New York

by Hearth, Amy Hill

Book - 2018

"Amy Hill Hearth uncovers the story of a little-known figure in U.S. history in this fascinating biography... One hundred years before Rosa Parks ref...Show more "Amy Hill Hearth uncovers the story of a little-known figure in U.S. history in this fascinating biography... One hundred years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, Elizabeth Jennings's refusal to leave a segregated streetcar in the Five Points neighborhood of Manhattan set into motion a major court case in New York City." - Publisher's description Show less

"Amy Hill Hearth uncovers the story of a little-known figure in U.S. history in this fascinating biography... One hundred years before Rosa Parks ref...Show more "Amy Hill Hearth uncovers the story of a little-known figure in U.S. history in this fascinating biography... One hundred years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, Elizabeth Jennings's refusal to leave a segregated streetcar in the Five Points neighborhood of Manhattan set into motion a major court case in New York City." - Publisher's description Show less

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Mother Jones and Her Army of Mill Children

Mother Jones and Her Army of Mill Children

by Winter, Jonah

Book - 2020

“My name is Mother Jones and I'm MAD. And you'd be MAD, too, if you'd seen what I've seen.” Lively narrative and lovely illustrations depicting the Mother...Show more “My name is Mother Jones and I'm MAD. And you'd be MAD, too, if you'd seen what I've seen.” Lively narrative and lovely illustrations depicting the Mother Jones led Children’s Crusade in 1903, bringing attention to the plight of child laborers and the abysmal conditions in which they worked. Though it took 40 years for the laws to finally change, were these first steps by Mother Jones and the many small feet at her side in vain? “HECK, NO!” she says, teaching readers of all ages that, “the wheels of justice grind slowly.” Show less

“My name is Mother Jones and I'm MAD. And you'd be MAD, too, if you'd seen what I've seen.” Lively narrative and lovely illustrations depicting the Mother...Show more “My name is Mother Jones and I'm MAD. And you'd be MAD, too, if you'd seen what I've seen.” Lively narrative and lovely illustrations depicting the Mother Jones led Children’s Crusade in 1903, bringing attention to the plight of child laborers and the abysmal conditions in which they worked. Though it took 40 years for the laws to finally change, were these first steps by Mother Jones and the many small feet at her side in vain? “HECK, NO!” she says, teaching readers of all ages that, “the wheels of justice grind slowly.” Show less

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Love Is Loud

Love Is Loud

How Diane Nash Led the Civil Rights Movement

by Wallace, Sandra Neil

Book - 2023

"A picture book biography of Diane Nash, a Civil Rights Movement leader at the side of Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis... With her strong words of truth and actions, she works to stop segregation." - Publisher's description "A picture book biography of Diane Nash, a Civil Rights Movement leader at the side of Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis... With her strong words of truth and actions, she works to stop segregation." - Publisher's description Show less

"A picture book biography of Diane Nash, a Civil Rights Movement leader at the side of Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis... With her strong words of truth and actions, she works to stop segregation." - Publisher's description "A picture book biography of Diane Nash, a Civil Rights Movement leader at the side of Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis... With her strong words of truth and actions, she works to stop segregation." - Publisher's description Show less

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Ocean Speaks

Ocean Speaks

How Marie Tharp Revealed the Ocean's Biggest Secret

by Keating, Jess

Book - 2020

Biography of Marie Tharp, the first person to map out Earth's largest underwater ridge. Biography of Marie Tharp, the first person to map out Earth's largest underwater ridge. Show less

Biography of Marie Tharp, the first person to map out Earth's largest underwater ridge. Biography of Marie Tharp, the first person to map out Earth's largest underwater ridge. Show less

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Little Rosetta and the Talking Guitar

Little Rosetta and the Talking Guitar

The Musical Story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Woman Who Invented Rock and Roll

by Pinkney Barlow, Charnelle

Book - 2023

"A picture book biography of pioneering guitarist Sister Rosetta Tharpe." - Publisher's description "A picture book biography of pioneering guitarist Sister Rosetta Tharpe." - Publisher's description Show less

"A picture book biography of pioneering guitarist Sister Rosetta Tharpe." - Publisher's description "A picture book biography of pioneering guitarist Sister Rosetta Tharpe." - Publisher's description Show less

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Out of Left Field

Out of Left Field

by Klages, Ellen

Book - 2018

"In 1957, inspired by what she is learning about civil rights and armed with knowledge of female ball players, ten-year-old Katy Gordon fights to be allowed to play Little League baseball." - Publisher's description "In 1957, inspired by what she is learning about civil rights and armed with knowledge of female ball players, ten-year-old Katy Gordon fights to be allowed to play Little League baseball." - Publisher's description Show less

"In 1957, inspired by what she is learning about civil rights and armed with knowledge of female ball players, ten-year-old Katy Gordon fights to be allowed to play Little League baseball." - Publisher's description "In 1957, inspired by what she is learning about civil rights and armed with knowledge of female ball players, ten-year-old Katy Gordon fights to be allowed to play Little League baseball." - Publisher's description Show less

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Brother's Keeper

Brother's Keeper

by Lee, Julie

Book - 2020

"Twelve-year-old Sora and her eight-year-old brother, Youngsoo, must try to escape North Korea's oppressive Communist regime on their own in 1950. In...Show more "Twelve-year-old Sora and her eight-year-old brother, Youngsoo, must try to escape North Korea's oppressive Communist regime on their own in 1950. Includes historical notes, photographs of the author's mother, glossary of Korean words, and timeline." - Publisher's description Show less

"Twelve-year-old Sora and her eight-year-old brother, Youngsoo, must try to escape North Korea's oppressive Communist regime on their own in 1950. In...Show more "Twelve-year-old Sora and her eight-year-old brother, Youngsoo, must try to escape North Korea's oppressive Communist regime on their own in 1950. Includes historical notes, photographs of the author's mother, glossary of Korean words, and timeline." - Publisher's description Show less

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Daring Darleen, Queen of the Screen

Daring Darleen, Queen of the Screen

by Nesbet, Anne

Book - 2020

A fun and funny romp about a girl who works in movies during the days of silent films, and whose family's plan to stage a kidnapping as a publicity stunt ...Show more A fun and funny romp about a girl who works in movies during the days of silent films, and whose family's plan to stage a kidnapping as a publicity stunt goes horribly (and hilariously) wrong. This one is full of sly humor, but the peek into the early 20th century movie business is really neat, too! Show less

A fun and funny romp about a girl who works in movies during the days of silent films, and whose family's plan to stage a kidnapping as a publicity stunt ...Show more A fun and funny romp about a girl who works in movies during the days of silent films, and whose family's plan to stage a kidnapping as a publicity stunt goes horribly (and hilariously) wrong. This one is full of sly humor, but the peek into the early 20th century movie business is really neat, too! Show less

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Betty Before X

Betty Before X

by Shabazz, Ilyasah

Book - 2018

"Raised by her aunt until she is six, Betty, who will later marry Malcolm X, joins her mother and stepfamily in 1940s Detroit, where she learns about the civil rights movement." - Publisher's description "Raised by her aunt until she is six, Betty, who will later marry Malcolm X, joins her mother and stepfamily in 1940s Detroit, where she learns about the civil rights movement." - Publisher's description Show less

"Raised by her aunt until she is six, Betty, who will later marry Malcolm X, joins her mother and stepfamily in 1940s Detroit, where she learns about the civil rights movement." - Publisher's description "Raised by her aunt until she is six, Betty, who will later marry Malcolm X, joins her mother and stepfamily in 1940s Detroit, where she learns about the civil rights movement." - Publisher's description Show less

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Our Castle by the Sea

Our Castle by the Sea

by Strange, Lucy

Book - 2019

"England is at war. Growing up in a lighthouse, Pets world has been one of storms, secret tunnels and stories about sea monsters. But now the cliffto...Show more "England is at war. Growing up in a lighthouse, Pets world has been one of storms, secret tunnels and stories about sea monsters. But now the clifftops are a terrifying battleground, and her family is torn apart. This is the story of a girl who is small, afraid and unnoticed; a girl who freezes with fear as the enemy planes rip through the skies overhead; a girl who is somehow destined to become part of the strange, ancient legend of the Daughters of Stone." - Publisher's description Show less

"England is at war. Growing up in a lighthouse, Pets world has been one of storms, secret tunnels and stories about sea monsters. But now the cliffto...Show more "England is at war. Growing up in a lighthouse, Pets world has been one of storms, secret tunnels and stories about sea monsters. But now the clifftops are a terrifying battleground, and her family is torn apart. This is the story of a girl who is small, afraid and unnoticed; a girl who freezes with fear as the enemy planes rip through the skies overhead; a girl who is somehow destined to become part of the strange, ancient legend of the Daughters of Stone." - Publisher's description Show less

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Becoming RBG

Becoming RBG

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Journey to Justice

by Levy, Debbie

Graphic Novel - 2019

"From the New York Times bestselling author of I Dissent comes a biographical graphic novel about celebrated Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg." - Publisher's description "From the New York Times bestselling author of I Dissent comes a biographical graphic novel about celebrated Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg." - Publisher's description Show less

"From the New York Times bestselling author of I Dissent comes a biographical graphic novel about celebrated Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg." - Publisher's description "From the New York Times bestselling author of I Dissent comes a biographical graphic novel about celebrated Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg." - Publisher's description Show less

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Play Like A Girl

Play Like A Girl

A Graphic Memoir

by Wilson, Misty

Graphic Novel - 2022

"Debut author Misty Wilson chronicles her seventh-grade experience as the only girl on her town's football team in this empowering graphic memoir about teamwork, friendship, crushes, and touchdowns." - Publisher's description "Debut author Misty Wilson chronicles her seventh-grade experience as the only girl on her town's football team in this empowering graphic memoir about teamwork, friendship, crushes, and touchdowns." - Publisher's description Show less

"Debut author Misty Wilson chronicles her seventh-grade experience as the only girl on her town's football team in this empowering graphic memoir about teamwork, friendship, crushes, and touchdowns." - Publisher's description "Debut author Misty Wilson chronicles her seventh-grade experience as the only girl on her town's football team in this empowering graphic memoir about teamwork, friendship, crushes, and touchdowns." - Publisher's description Show less

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History Vs Women

History Vs Women

The Defiant Lives That They Don't Want You to Know

by Sarkeesian, Anita

Book - 2018

"Looking through the ages and across the globe, the authors have reclaimed the stories of twenty-five remarkable women who dared to defy history and change the world around them." - Publisher's description "Looking through the ages and across the globe, the authors have reclaimed the stories of twenty-five remarkable women who dared to defy history and change the world around them." - Publisher's description Show less

"Looking through the ages and across the globe, the authors have reclaimed the stories of twenty-five remarkable women who dared to defy history and change the world around them." - Publisher's description "Looking through the ages and across the globe, the authors have reclaimed the stories of twenty-five remarkable women who dared to defy history and change the world around them." - Publisher's description Show less

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Alice Paul and the Fight for Women's Rights

Alice Paul and the Fight for Women's Rights

From the Vote to the Equal Rights Amendment

by Kops, Deborah

Book - 2017

"Alice Paul reignited the sleepy suffrage moment with dramatic demonstrations and provocative banners... Kops introduces readers to this relatively u...Show more "Alice Paul reignited the sleepy suffrage moment with dramatic demonstrations and provocative banners... Kops introduces readers to this relatively unknown leader of the women's movement, and the changing times in which she lived." - Publisher's description Show less

"Alice Paul reignited the sleepy suffrage moment with dramatic demonstrations and provocative banners... Kops introduces readers to this relatively u...Show more "Alice Paul reignited the sleepy suffrage moment with dramatic demonstrations and provocative banners... Kops introduces readers to this relatively unknown leader of the women's movement, and the changing times in which she lived." - Publisher's description Show less

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Rad American Women A-Z

Rad American Women A-Z

by Schatz, Kate

Book - 2015

"A book for children -- and their parents, teachers, and cool grown-up friends -- documenting America's famous and unsung heroines." - Publisher's description "A book for children -- and their parents, teachers, and cool grown-up friends -- documenting America's famous and unsung heroines." - Publisher's description Show less

"A book for children -- and their parents, teachers, and cool grown-up friends -- documenting America's famous and unsung heroines." - Publisher's description "A book for children -- and their parents, teachers, and cool grown-up friends -- documenting America's famous and unsung heroines." - Publisher's description Show less

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Brazen

Brazen

Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World

by Bagieu, Pénélope

Graphic Novel - 2018

"Throughout history and across the globe, one characteristic connects the daring women of Brazen: their indomitable spirit. With her characteristic w...Show more "Throughout history and across the globe, one characteristic connects the daring women of Brazen: their indomitable spirit. With her characteristic wit and dazzling drawings, celebrated graphic novelist Penelope Bagieu profiles the lives of these feisty female role models, some world famous, some little known." - Publisher's description Show less

"Throughout history and across the globe, one characteristic connects the daring women of Brazen: their indomitable spirit. With her characteristic w...Show more "Throughout history and across the globe, one characteristic connects the daring women of Brazen: their indomitable spirit. With her characteristic wit and dazzling drawings, celebrated graphic novelist Penelope Bagieu profiles the lives of these feisty female role models, some world famous, some little known." - Publisher's description Show less

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