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- Abi Berwager Schreier
- A Book About A Trailblazing Physicist. Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom, by Teresa Robeson, illustrated by Rebecca Huang.
- A Book About The First Black Woman To Travel In Space. Mae Among The Stars by Roda Ahmed, illustrated by Srasia Burrington. Amazon. Mae Jemison was the first African American Woman to travel in space, and Mae Among the Stars begins with her childhood, where she dreamed of “dancing in the stars,” and ends with how she became a hero and trailblazer for Black women everywhere.
- A Book About Our Trailblazing Vice President. Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice, by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Laura Freeman. Barnes & Noble. As the country’s first South Asian American, Black, and female vice president, this beautiful autobiography is a must-read.
- A Book About The Designer Of The Vietnam Memorial. Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines, by Jeanne Walker Harvey, illustrated by Dow Phumiruk. Barnes & Noble.
Aug 29, 2018 · This is seriously just the tiniest taste of what is out there right now in terms of women’s biographies for kids. Ada Lovelace, Mary Shelley, Sojourner Truth, and Jane Austen all have newish picture books sitting on shelves in local bookstores and libraries.
- Rachel Rosenberg
Mar 8, 2024 · This list showcases my favorite biography choices for kids about females. These books will introduce your kids to amazing women from history and modern times who are (or were) scientists, activists, athletes, dancers, writers, and more. Some became famous, but many did not.
Best Sellers in Children's Women Biographies. #1. Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography. Wendy Loggia. 5,407. Hardcover. 31 offers from $4.78. #2. My Little Golden Book About Dolly Parton.
- Abi Berwager Schreier
- A Book About Changing The World With Music. Libba: The Magnificent Musical Life of Elizabeth Cotten by Laura Veirs & Tatyana Fazlalizadeh. Barnes & Noble. Elizabeth (Libba) Cotten was a trailblazing guitarist.
- A Book That Introduces Girl Power. ‘This Little Trailblazer: A Girl Power Primer’ by Joan Holub & Daniel Roode. Barnes & Noble. This little board book is perfect for your littlest soon-to-be trailblazer.
- A Book About Princesses Breaking Social Norms. ‘Princesses Wear Pants’ By Savannah Guthrie, Allison Oppenheim, & Eva Byrne. Barnes & Noble. Celebrating "fashion and girl power" Princesses Wear Pants shows that princesses can "get the job done" no matter what they wear, as long as they stray true to themselves.
- A Book For The Tiniest Feminists. ‘Feminist Baby’ by Loryn Brantz. Barnes & Noble. Feminist Baby is all about a baby who is "funny, fearless, and wants to make as much noise as possible," per the description.
The list contains books about prominent women from the women's and civil rights movement, as well as those making outstanding contributions to the arts and science and sports. The list is originally based on suggestions from the monthly picture book club of The Children's Books Group.
Aug 31, 2021 · This biography collection for kids explores 15 of these women—including Sojourner Truth, Alice Paul, and Ida B. Wells-Barnett—and how they used their skills and beliefs to create lasting change. Explore amazing women in history:
- Meghan Vestal
