Here are ten books about impactful and inspirational historical and modern-day women. While some of these women are well-known, others are not — yet all have made an important mark on the world.
Think Big, Little One by Vashti Harrison
Featuring eighteen women creators, ranging from writers to inventors, artists to scientists, this board book adaptation of Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World introduces trailblazing women like Mary Blair, an American modernist painter who had a major influence on how colour was used in early animated films, environmental activist Wangari Maathai, and architect Zaha Hadid. Ages 0-3.
My Name Is Malala by Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai's first board book offers parents and educators a way to show that extraordinary figures are real people who are both relatable and inspiring. Ages 0-3.
A Is For Awesome: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed The World by Eva Chen
Why stick with plain old A, B, C when you can have Amelia (Earhart), Malala, Tina (Turner), Ruth (Bader Ginsburg), all the way to eXtraordinary You―and the Zillion of adventures you will go on? Ages 1-3.
Harriet Tubman by Ma Isabel Sánchez Vegara
Discover the incredible life of Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad conductor who "never lost a single passenger." Ages 4-7.
She Persisted In Science: Brilliant Women Who Made A Difference by Chelsea Clinton
This book shows readers that everyone has the potential to make a difference and that women in science change our world. Ages 4-8.
Mae Among The Stars by Roda Ahmed
Little Mae’s curiosity, intelligence, and determination, matched with her parents' encouraging words, paved the way for her incredible success at NASA as the first African American woman to travel in space. Ages 4-8.
Nina: A Story Of Nina Simone by Traci N. Todd
The remarkable and inspiring story of acclaimed singer Nina Simone and her bold, defiant, and exultant legacy. Ages 4-8
The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned To Read by Rita L. Hubbard
Imagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation's oldest student who did just that, in this picture book from a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and a rising star author. Ages 4-8.
Shark Lady: The True Story Of How Eugenie Clark Became The Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist by Jess Keating
An inspiring story by critically acclaimed zoologist Jess Keating about finding the strength to discover truths that others aren't daring enough to see. Includes a timeline of Eugenie's life and many fin-tastic shark facts! Ages 4-8.
We Are Artists: Women Who Made Their Mark On The World by Kari Herbert
Wonderfully illustrated throughout, this book tells inspiring stories of fifteen women artists who made a lasting impact on art and the world through their lives and work. Ages 8-12.
