Celebrate Women’s History Month!

By Caroline O'Connor | March 4 2022 | AdultsChildren'sBlogGeneralAllGift

To honor the occasion, we offer the following amazing books by and about remarkable women from so many different fields of endeavor and backgrounds. Celebrate the amazing women who have made history. From scientists to historians, activists, and creatives, we’re taking a look at their remarkable achievements. We hope they all continue to inspire you!


Check out our title selections below!

Women’s History Month- Children’s Titles Women’s History Month- Adult Titles
Women’s History Month- Elementary School Level Women of the Civil Rights Movement – Children’s Titles
Women’s History Month- Middle School Level Women of the Civil Rights Movement – Adult Titles
Women’s History Month- High School Level Penguin Young Readers Women’s History Month

The Life of An Icon from ACLU To Gen Z
9781922417671
An illustrated A to Z celebrating the unparalleled impact of the phenomenon that is RBG. 
$14.95 US
Mar 22, 2022
6-1/3 x 7-1/3
Hardcover
56 Pages
Smith Street Books

Fearless Creatives Who Inspired the World 500-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle and Poster: Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults and Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids
9780593233016
A vivid 500-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring portraits of fifteen diverse, pioneering female artists by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science.
$16.99 US
Nov 03, 2020
9-3/4 x 7-3/4
Game
500 Pages
Clarkson Potter

Portraits of Tenacity and Courage
9780593316146
A stunning collection of more than 150 color portraits of groundbreaking women throughout history—many unsung or forgotten—by one of the best illustrators working today  
$30.00 US
Nov 09, 2021
8 x 10
Hardcover
320 Pages
Pantheon

The Journal (How to Quit Pleasing and Start Living)
9780593235652
This stunning hardcover journal is a bold, interactive guide to discovering and creating the truest, most beautiful lives, families, and world we can imagine, based on the #1 New York Times bestseller Untamed.
$19.99 US
Nov 16, 2021
6 x 8
Hardcover
224 Pages
Clarkson Potter

9780525658894
Based on the popular TEDx talk and the New York Times best-selling book, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s guided journal contains her most inspiring quotes, writing prompts, and an exclusive introductory essay. This beautifully illustrated hardcover journal is destined to empower and challenge, and help readers discover their own feminist journeys.
$20.00 US
Mar 01, 2022
6 x 8-7/16
Hardcover
240 Pages
Knopf

Leaders Who Dared to Change the World
9782080206725
An important contribution to the contemporary discussion of gender and power, this work presents more than eighty women who, in the face of significant obstacles, acted courageously to change the world.
$35.00 US
Feb 16, 2021
7-1/2 x 10-1/4
Hardcover
160 Pages
Flammarion

9780593323687
Discover Wangari Maathai's big ideas about restoring nature and ways even the youngest kids can help, too! 
$8.99 US
Mar 08, 2022
7 x 7
Board Book
20 Pages
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Age 0-3 years

Gaby González and the Search for Einstein's Ripples in Space-Time
9781984894595
Discover new realms of outer space in this picture book biography of scientist Gabriela Gonzalez, who immigrated to America and became a ground-breaking scientist. Written by a molecular biologist and illustrated by an award-winning artist, this stunning picture book explores science, space, and history.
$17.99 US
Mar 08, 2022
8-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
40 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Age 4-8 years

9781536211290
Before Kip Tiernan came along, the US had no shelters for women. Here is the inspirational story of a singular woman and what her vision and compassion have brought to life.“Justice is not three hots and a cot. Justice is having your own key.” —Kip TiernanWhen Kip Tiernan was growing up during the Great Depression, she’d help her granny feed the men who came to their door asking for help. As Kip grew older, and as she continued to serve food to hungry people, she noticed something peculiar: huddled at the back of serving lines were women dressed as men. At the time, it was believed that there were no women experiencing homelessness. And yet Kip would see women sleeping on park benches and searching for food in trash cans. Kip decided to open the first shelter for women—a shelter with no questions asked, no required chores, just good meals and warm beds. With persistence, Kip took on the city of Boston in her quest to open Rosie's Place, our nation's first shelter for women.Christine McDonnell, a former educator at Rosie’s Place, and illustrator Victoria Tentler-Krylov bring warmth to Kip Tiernan's story of humanity and tenacity, showing readers how one person's dream can make a huge difference, and small acts of kindness can lead to great things.
$18.99 US
Mar 01, 2022
9-5/8 x 10-5/8
Hardcover
40 Pages
Candlewick
Age 7-10 years

9781662650642
A courageous girl follows her dream of learning to fly in this beautifully illustrated story inspired by formerly imprisoned human rights activist Loujain AlHathloul, perfect for Malala’s Magic Pencil fans. 
$18.99 US
Mar 01, 2022
11-1/2 x 10
Hardcover
40 Pages
minedition
Age 4-8 years

9780593326404
From NYT bestselling author Tracey Baptiste comes a singular picture book that is both a biography about Claudette Colvin, the teen whose activism launched the Montgomery bus boycott, and a celebration of collective action.
$18.99 US
Feb 01, 2022
8-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
32 Pages
Dial Books
Age 6-8 years

Como construir un mundo mejor
9780593404737
Todas las noches, cuando Sonia se va a dormir, Mami le hace la misma pregunta: ¿Qué hicistepara ayudar hoy? Y como al igual que su mami, Sonia quiere ayudar a su comunidad, siempre se asegura de tener una buena respuesta a la pregunta de Mami. En una historia inspirada en los deseos de su propia familia por ayudar a los demás, Sonia Sotomayor, jueza de la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos, invita a los jóvenes a visitar un barrio en el que niños y adultos, activistas y conductores de bus, amigos y extraños se ayudan para construir un mundo mejor paraellos mismos y su comunidad. Ilustrado por la galardonada artista Angela Dominguez, este libro nos muestra cómo podemos trabajar juntos, todos los días, para hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.
$18.99 US
Feb 01, 2022
8-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
32 Pages
Philomel Books
Age 4-8 years

Julia Child Becomes "the French Chef"
9781635923230
How did Julia Child become one of America's most celebrated and beloved chefs? Her grandnephew reveals her story in this picture book that Jacques Pepin calls a "vivid portrait . . . an enjoyable read." Julia's kid-friendly recipe for Oeufs Brouillés (Scrambled Eggs) is included!
$18.99 US
Feb 08, 2022
8-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
40 Pages
Calkins Creek
Age 5-9 years

9780593405888
The youngest ever Nobel Prize laureate, Pakistani women’s rights activist Malala Yousafzai, is the 26th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8.
$15.99 US
Feb 08, 2022
7-1/2 x 7-1/2
Hardcover
40 Pages
Rocky Pond Books
Age 5-9 years

Brilliant Women Who Made a Difference
9780593353295
A STEM-focused addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling She Persisted series!
$17.99 US
Mar 01, 2022
9 x 11
Hardcover
32 Pages
Philomel Books
Age 4-8 years

Dorothy Pitman Hughes and the Transformative Power of Black Community Activism
9780807014790
The first biography of Dorothy Pitman Hughes, co-founder of Ms. Magazine and trailblazing Black feminist activist whose work made children, race, and welfare rights central to the women's movement.
$16.00 US
Jan 18, 2022
6 x 9
Paperback
176 Pages
Beacon Press

9780593384480
The inspiring story of Vice President Kamala Harris told in the new Who HQ Now format for trending topics.
$5.99 US
Jan 19, 2021
5-5/16 x 7-5/8
Paperback
56 Pages
Penguin Workshop
Age 8-12 years

9780593223420
The latest addition to the Who HQ program: board book biographies of relevant and important figures, created specifically for the preschool audience!
$7.99 US
Mar 30, 2021
7 x 7
Board Book
26 Pages
Rise x Penguin Workshop
Age 2-4 years

9780593095195
A Goddard CBC's Social Justice Prize Nominee • A YALSA Amazing Audiobook for Young Adults"I will close my eyes and disappear into the pages of this book for many years to come."--Hanif Abdurraqib (New York Times bestselling author of Go Ahead in The Rain: Notes to A Tribe Called Quest)"Amyra's wondrous awe for life in all its terror and splendor is inspiring to witness."--Rosario Dawson (award-winning actor, singer, and activist)"A moving, inspiring love letter to and about 'the concrete kids. The kids with a melanin kiss.'"-- Kirkus Reviews "Leon's powerful book will embolden readers find their own ways of speaking out against injustice." -- Booklist, Starred Review"A raw and complex free verse exploration of self-love, Blackness, womanhood, and healing. A timely, essential ­purchase for all young adult collections." -- School Library Journal, Starred ReviewIn Concrete Kids, playwright, musician, and educator Amyra León uses free verse to challenge us to dream beyond our circumstances -- and sometimes even despite them.
$8.99 US
Oct 13, 2020
4-3/8 x 6-1/4
Paperback
96 Pages
Penguin Workshop
Age 12 and up

Ten Heroes Who Won Women the Right to Vote
9780593302668
The perfect read for the one-hundredth anniversary of the nineteenth amendment and in advance of the upcoming presidential election, this inspiring picture book from United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand shares the stories of ten suffragists who fought for women's right to vote
$8.99 US
Jun 02, 2020
8-1/2 x 11
Paperback
40 Pages
Dragonfly Books
Age 6-9 years

The Fear-Fighter Manual
9781984881908
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the New York Times bestselling author of I'm Judging You, a hilarious and transformational book about how to tackle fear--that everlasting hater--and audaciously step into lives, careers, and legacies that go beyond even our wildest dreams
$28.00 US
Mar 02, 2021
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
304 Pages
Penguin Life

9780593303740
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Michelle Obama’s worldwide bestselling memoir, Becoming, is now adapted for young readers.
$18.99 US
Mar 02, 2021
6-1/8 x 9-1/8
Hardcover
432 Pages
Delacorte Press
Age 10 and up

New Writing from Brit Bennett, Nicole Dennis-Benn, and 15 Others on Intersectionality, Identity, and the Way Forward for Feminism
9780143132370
"As timely as it is well-written, this clear-eyed collection is just what I need right now." --Jacqueline Woodson, author of Brown Girl Dreaming"The intersectional feminist anthology we all need to read" (Bustle), edited by a feminist activist and writer who "calls to mind a young Audre Lorde" (Kirkus)
$18.00 US
Sep 25, 2018
5-1/16 x 7-3/4
Paperback
288 Pages
Penguin Books

9781588346940
A gorgeous publication that reveals the historical importance of first ladies through portraiture.
$19.95 US
Dec 01, 2020
7 x 9
Paperback
180 Pages
Smithsonian Books

The Life of an Icon From Activism to Zapotec
9781925811476
An illustrated A to Z celebrating the unparalleled impact of the artistic phenomenon that is Frida Kahlo.
$14.95 US
Mar 17, 2020
7-7/8 x 9-3/8
Hardcover
56 Pages
Smith Street Books

Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot
9780525560562
A New York Times BestsellerA Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of 2020A potent and electrifying critique of today's feminist movement announcing a fresh new voice in black feminism"My wish is that every white woman who calls herself a feminist (as I do) will read this book in a state of hushed and humble respect." --Elizabeth Gilbert
$16.00 US
Feb 23, 2021
5-1/16 x 7-3/4
Paperback
288 Pages
Penguin Books

Stories of Women and Nonbinary People Rewriting History
9780399582233
An inspiring and radical celebration of 70 women, girls, and gender nonbinary people who have changed--and are still changing--the world, from the Civil Rights Movement and Stonewall riots through Black Lives Matter and beyond.
$17.99 US
Oct 16, 2018
8 x 8
Hardcover
208 Pages
Ten Speed Press

9780593108727
An empowering and educational alphabet picture book about women artists, perfect for fans of Rad American Women A-Z.
$19.99 US
Feb 11, 2020
8 x 10
Hardcover
64 Pages
Dial Books
Age 3-7 years

9781524764531
This powerful and inspiring collection features 21 female trailblazers in their sport, perfect for fans of Women in Sports and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls!
$18.99 US
Apr 21, 2020
8 x 10
Hardcover
48 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Age 8-12 years

25 Women Who Raised Their Voices & Changed the World - A Graphic Collection from Kazoo
9780525580188
"Thoughtful, timely and Super-Engaging. So glad the powerhouse young people coming up have Kazoo as a blueprint, a roadmap, and a glimpse into history." -Jacqueline Woodson"Astonishing comics about world-changing women. What could possibly be better?"--Neil Gaiman"All the women in this book were discouraged from doing the work they were born to do. Fortunately, they didn't let that stop them. Here are their riveting stories, told in unputdownable comics. I wish I'd had NOISEMAKERS when I was growing up." -Alison Bechdel From the creators of Kazoo magazine, a quarterly magazine for girls ages 5-12, which Amy Poehler's Smart Girls called "required reading," comes a graphic novel anthology of women who are not afraid to make some noise!
$17.99 US
Feb 04, 2020
7 x 9
Paperback
224 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Age 8-12 years

9781101911761
Available for the first time in paperback, a passionate, clever, and spirited argument for gender equality, from the bestselling author of Americanah and Half of a Yellow Sun. An Anchor Original.
$10.00 US
Feb 03, 2015
4-3/8 x 6-1/4
Paperback
64 Pages
Vintage

Fearless Creatives Who Inspired the World 500-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle and Poster: Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults and Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids
9780593233016
A vivid 500-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring portraits of fifteen diverse, pioneering female artists by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science.
$16.99 US
Nov 03, 2020
9-3/4 x 7-3/4
Game
500 Pages
Clarkson Potter