No Truth Without Ruth: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Kathleen Krull (Grades 2-6)īecause when one of our longtime favorite nonfiction authors tells the story of one of the most influential American women in history, we definitely want to share it with students. Before She Was Harriet by Lesa Cline-Ransome (Grades 1-4)īecause before she was a household name, Harriet Tubman was a courageous guide, spy, nurse, suffragist, and a hero. Patricia Bath by Julia Finley Mosca (Grades K-3)īecause this engaging rhyming text packs in tons of information about a pioneer female doctor. The Doctor With an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen: The Story of Six Novels, Three Notebooks, a Writing Box, and One Clever Girl by Deborah Hopkinson (Grades K-3)īecause shy, bookish girls can be extraordinary, too. Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles by Patricia Vladez (Grades K-3)īecause there are lots of girls who love reptiles! 10. Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed (Grades K-3)īecause Mae Jemison broke all kinds of barriers on her journey into space. Girl Running by Annette Bay Pimental (Grades K-3)īecause Bobbi Gibb paved the way for female marathoners up Heartbreak Hill and beyond. K-3)īecause Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a champion in the fight for women’s right to vote. Elizabeth Started All the Trouble by Doreen Rappaport (Gr. K-2)īecause Wilma Rudolph is an enduring inspiration to little girls everywhere. The Quickest Kid in Clarksville by Pat Zietlow Miller (Gr. Frida Kahlo and her Animalitos by Monica Brown (Grades K-2)īecause this biography paints the story of an iconic artist in just the right kid-friendly way. Free as a Bird: The Story of Malala by Lina Maslo (Grades K-2)īecause we can never read enough about this brave heroine’s fight for all girls to be able to go to school.Ĥ.

Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines by Jeanne Walker Harvey (Grades K-2)īecause all students should know the story –and the woman-behind one of the United States’ most symbolic memorials. The Pink Hat by Andrew Joyner (Grades K-2)īecause this feel-good story will get kids talking about women’s rights-and maybe even wearing their own pink hats. Introduce young students to a variety of amazing women and topics with these engaging and accessible titles. We only recommend items our team loves! Picture Books Just a heads up, WeAreTeachers may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. March is Women’s History Month and we’re all about books celebrating amazing girls and women-their accomplishments, their character and their contributions to society! Below, 32 of our favorite Women’s History Month books for the classroom.

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