25 Must-Reads for Women’s History Month
It’s Women’s History Month, so to celebrate the women who have shaped our history, written characters we loved, lived lives we admired and learned from…here are twenty five books you should read this month!
Bad Feminist: Essays
Bad Feminist: Essays
By Roxane Gay
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Bad Feminist, by Roxane Gay
An essential collection of essays perfect for women’s history month reading about feminism in the modern world, all from the perspective of writer and activist Roxane Gay. The intersections of race, gender, body politics, and much more collide in a poignant, funny, and striking collection.
Bad Feminist, by Roxane Gay
An essential collection of essays perfect for women’s history month reading about feminism in the modern world, all from the perspective of writer and activist Roxane Gay. The intersections of race, gender, body politics, and much more collide in a poignant, funny, and striking collection.
Brown Girl Dreaming
Brown Girl Dreaming
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Brown Girl Dreaming, by Jacqueline Woodson
Told through poetry, the story of an African American girl’s journey through adolescence stings with the remains of Jim Crow and follows her through the Civil Rights Movement. But it’s also the story of a writer coming into her own, learning the power of words, and overcoming a childhood struggle with reading.
Brown Girl Dreaming, by Jacqueline Woodson
Told through poetry, the story of an African American girl’s journey through adolescence stings with the remains of Jim Crow and follows her through the Civil Rights Movement. But it’s also the story of a writer coming into her own, learning the power of words, and overcoming a childhood struggle with reading.
March Forward, Girl: From Young Warrior to Little Rock Nine
March Forward, Girl: From Young Warrior to Little Rock Nine
By
Melba Pattillo Beals
Illustrator
Frank Morrison
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March Forward, Girl, by Melba Patillo Beals
Another memoir about a courageous, young black girl living in a racist, segregated society, this one will inspire you to action in your own life. You may know of Melba Patillo Beals as one of the legendary Little Rock Nine, but her story begins before that…and leads her to a lifetime of resilience.
March Forward, Girl, by Melba Patillo Beals
Another memoir about a courageous, young black girl living in a racist, segregated society, this one will inspire you to action in your own life. You may know of Melba Patillo Beals as one of the legendary Little Rock Nine, but her story begins before that…and leads her to a lifetime of resilience.
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
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I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, by Erika L. Sanchez
Olga was perfect. She did everything her parents wanted. But then she died, and Julia has no chance of being the perfect Mexican daughter her sister was. That is, until she learns her sister may not have been so perfect after all. A story of family, Mexican culture, the American Dream, and much more.
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, by Erika L. Sanchez
Olga was perfect. She did everything her parents wanted. But then she died, and Julia has no chance of being the perfect Mexican daughter her sister was. That is, until she learns her sister may not have been so perfect after all. A story of family, Mexican culture, the American Dream, and much more.
Hard Choices
Hard Choices
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Hard Choices, by Hillary Clinton
Not the memoir you expected, but an important one: one of history’s most influential women and former Secretary of State details her life experience in politics and during her time in the Obama administration.
Hard Choices, by Hillary Clinton
Not the memoir you expected, but an important one: one of history’s most influential women and former Secretary of State details her life experience in politics and during her time in the Obama administration.
She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World
She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World
By
Chelsea Clinton
Illustrator
Alexandra Boiger
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She Persisted, by Chelsea Clinton
Like mother, like daughter! Chelsea’s picture book about women throughout history who have persisted during difficult times is inspiring and informative. Learn the stories of women such as Ruby Bridges, who triumphed during the Civil Rights Movement; Helen Keller, who owned her identity as a disabled woman and refused to let others define her abilities; Oprah Winfrey, media mogul and the first black female billionaire, and more!
She Persisted, by Chelsea Clinton
Like mother, like daughter! Chelsea’s picture book about women throughout history who have persisted during difficult times is inspiring and informative. Learn the stories of women such as Ruby Bridges, who triumphed during the Civil Rights Movement; Helen Keller, who owned her identity as a disabled woman and refused to let others define her abilities; Oprah Winfrey, media mogul and the first black female billionaire, and more!
Love, Hate and Other Filters
Love, Hate and Other Filters
By Samira Ahmed
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Love Hate and Other Filters, by Samira Ahmed
Another story about young women loving their families and yet, defying the cultures they come from. Maya wants to go to film school, live in New York, and be with a boy who isn’t Muslim. But her parents want the opposite. Can she reconcile the life they want for her with the life she wants for herself?
Love Hate and Other Filters, by Samira Ahmed
Another story about young women loving their families and yet, defying the cultures they come from. Maya wants to go to film school, live in New York, and be with a boy who isn’t Muslim. But her parents want the opposite. Can she reconcile the life they want for her with the life she wants for herself?
My Beloved World
My Beloved World
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My Beloved World, by Sonia Sotomayor
Yes, you need to read the book by the first Latina Supreme Court Justice! Sonia grew up in the projects in the Bronx and wound up on the most senior court in the land. How did she get there? By overcoming adversity, relying on family, and learning to love herself.
My Beloved World, by Sonia Sotomayor
Yes, you need to read the book by the first Latina Supreme Court Justice! Sonia grew up in the projects in the Bronx and wound up on the most senior court in the land. How did she get there? By overcoming adversity, relying on family, and learning to love herself.
My Own Words
My Own Words
By
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Editor
Mary Hartnett
,
Wendy W. Williams
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My Own Words, by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
If there is a more incredible woman to learn from…well, we can’t finish that sentence, because there isn’t. RBG has seen it all, and in this collection of essays on everything from her early career, being a woman, the law, and much more, she shares her wisdom with us.
My Own Words, by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
If there is a more incredible woman to learn from…well, we can’t finish that sentence, because there isn’t. RBG has seen it all, and in this collection of essays on everything from her early career, being a woman, the law, and much more, she shares her wisdom with us.
Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race
Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race
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Hidden Figures, by Margot Lee Shetterly
The book that became a box office smash is a must-read. The story of the NASA mathematicians—and African-American women—who changed the face of the race to space was lost to time and whitewashed history. But now you can read about the brilliance and ambition of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, Christine Darden, and Gloria Champine.
Hidden Figures, by Margot Lee Shetterly
The book that became a box office smash is a must-read. The story of the NASA mathematicians—and African-American women—who changed the face of the race to space was lost to time and whitewashed history. But now you can read about the brilliance and ambition of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, Christine Darden, and Gloria Champine.
The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women
The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women
By Kate Moore
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Radium Girls by, Kate Moore
A new product hit the market that people all across the country used for beauty and medicinal purposes. We now know this dangerous product for what it really is: radium, and while people were using it to make themselves more beautiful and healthier, the truth was glistening beneath the surface. When the girls working in the radium factories got sick, it exposed an industry’s dark underbelly of corruption, abuse, and more.
Radium Girls by, Kate Moore
A new product hit the market that people all across the country used for beauty and medicinal purposes. We now know this dangerous product for what it really is: radium, and while people were using it to make themselves more beautiful and healthier, the truth was glistening beneath the surface. When the girls working in the radium factories got sick, it exposed an industry’s dark underbelly of corruption, abuse, and more.
The Radical Element: 12 Stories of Daredevils, Debutantes & Other Dauntless Girls
The Radical Element: 12 Stories of Daredevils, Debutantes & Other Dauntless Girls
Editor
Jessica Spotswood
Contribution by
Dahlia Adler
,
Erin Bowman
,
Dhonielle Clayton
,
Sara Farizan
,
Mackenzi Lee
,
Stacey Lee
,
Anna-Marie McLemore
,
Meg Medina
,
Marieke Nijkamp
,
Megan Shepherd
,
Jessica Spotswood
,
Sarvenaz Taghavian
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The Radical Element, by Jessica Spotswood (and others)
The subtitle of this anthology tells you everything you need to know: daredevils, debutants, and other dauntless girls throughout history finally have their stories told. From some of the best YA authors come twelve short stories about everything from girls secretly learning Hebrew in the US South, to living as a second-generation immigrant, and much more.
The Radical Element, by Jessica Spotswood (and others)
The subtitle of this anthology tells you everything you need to know: daredevils, debutants, and other dauntless girls throughout history finally have their stories told. From some of the best YA authors come twelve short stories about everything from girls secretly learning Hebrew in the US South, to living as a second-generation immigrant, and much more.
Meet Cute
Meet Cute
By Jennifer L. Armentrout , Katie Cotugno , Jocelyn Davies , Huntley Fitzpatrick , Nina LaCour , Emery Lord , Katharine McGee , Kass Morgan , Julie Murphy , Meredith Russo , Sara Shepard , Nicola Yoon , Ibi Zoboi
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Meet Cute, by Nicola Yoon, Nina Lacour, and other authors.
Another anthology written by women! Why this for Women’s History Month, you ask? Because the stories touch all intersections of love: interracial relationships, trans love, bisexual love, and so much more.
Meet Cute, by Nicola Yoon, Nina Lacour, and other authors.
Another anthology written by women! Why this for Women’s History Month, you ask? Because the stories touch all intersections of love: interracial relationships, trans love, bisexual love, and so much more.
The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition
The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition
By
Anne Frank
Editor
Otto M. Frank
,
Mirjam Pressler
Translator
Susan Massotty
Introduction
Nadia Murad
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Diary of Anne Frank, by Anne Frank
The haunting story of a girl’s innocence touched by the violence and hatred of the Third Reich has a message that still persists to this day: love one another, before it is too late.
Diary of Anne Frank, by Anne Frank
The haunting story of a girl’s innocence touched by the violence and hatred of the Third Reich has a message that still persists to this day: love one another, before it is too late.
Shrill
Shrill
By Lindy West
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Shrill, by Lindy West
For centuries, society has demanded women be small, warm, sexually open (but not too open), good mothers, good wives, smart but not too smart….the list goes on and on, but the one thing women are not supposed to be, is shrill. This memoir is about all the things women are, and more importantly, what we could be if we were set free.
Shrill, by Lindy West
For centuries, society has demanded women be small, warm, sexually open (but not too open), good mothers, good wives, smart but not too smart….the list goes on and on, but the one thing women are not supposed to be, is shrill. This memoir is about all the things women are, and more importantly, what we could be if we were set free.
The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give
By
Angie Thomas
Foreword by
Amandla Stenberg
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The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas
Starr is a girl living two lives: the one with her black family, in a neighborhood struggling with systemic racism, poverty, gang violence and police brutality…and as a student at a private school with white friends and a white boyfriend who are often insensitive when it comes to matters of race. But when her childhood best friend is maliciously gunned down by police, Starr bridges her two worlds with a message that all need to hear: black lives matter.
The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas
Starr is a girl living two lives: the one with her black family, in a neighborhood struggling with systemic racism, poverty, gang violence and police brutality…and as a student at a private school with white friends and a white boyfriend who are often insensitive when it comes to matters of race. But when her childhood best friend is maliciously gunned down by police, Starr bridges her two worlds with a message that all need to hear: black lives matter.
We Should All Be Feminists
We Should All Be Feminists
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We Should All Be Feminists, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Based on an essay by the same name, this book tackles the issue of feminism head on. Exploring everything from race and gender to sex and power dynamics, this incredible book is perfect for those just starting to break down the definition of feminism and how it applies to their lives.
We Should All Be Feminists, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Based on an essay by the same name, this book tackles the issue of feminism head on. Exploring everything from race and gender to sex and power dynamics, this incredible book is perfect for those just starting to break down the definition of feminism and how it applies to their lives.
Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy
Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy
By Sheryl Sandberg , Adam Grant
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Option B, by Sheryl Sandberg
When her husband died, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg was faced with a choice: lose herself to her grief, or turn to option B and try to find a way forward. She chose the second option, but she did not do so alone. This book examines grief, and the multitude of ways human beings process it, and how to find happiness again “when option A is not available.”
Option B, by Sheryl Sandberg
When her husband died, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg was faced with a choice: lose herself to her grief, or turn to option B and try to find a way forward. She chose the second option, but she did not do so alone. This book examines grief, and the multitude of ways human beings process it, and how to find happiness again “when option A is not available.”
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot
Don’t miss the unforgettable story of Henrietta Lacks, a woman whose cells were taken from her during cancer treatment…and without her knowledge, consent, or compensation, provided essential information to cancer research. Those cells are still alive today, and in them, her legacy lives on.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot
Don’t miss the unforgettable story of Henrietta Lacks, a woman whose cells were taken from her during cancer treatment…and without her knowledge, consent, or compensation, provided essential information to cancer research. Those cells are still alive today, and in them, her legacy lives on.
Speaking Truth to Power: A Memoir
Speaking Truth to Power: A Memoir
By Anita Hill
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Speaking Truth to Power, by Anita Hill
The #MeToo movement has had many starts and stops, and one of them was no doubt spurred by the testimony of Anita Hill, who alleged that her former boss—and Supreme Court Justice nominee—Clarence Thomas, had sexually harassed her. The message in this book rings loud and clear: to be a woman in a man’s world, you must get comfortable standing up for yourself and what you believe to be true.
Speaking Truth to Power, by Anita Hill
The #MeToo movement has had many starts and stops, and one of them was no doubt spurred by the testimony of Anita Hill, who alleged that her former boss—and Supreme Court Justice nominee—Clarence Thomas, had sexually harassed her. The message in this book rings loud and clear: to be a woman in a man’s world, you must get comfortable standing up for yourself and what you believe to be true.
Piecing Me Together
Piecing Me Together
By Renée Watson
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Piecing Me Together, by Renee Watson
To live the life she wants, Jade has to get out of her bad neighborhood…and its not enough that she already goes to a private school far away from home. But she’s not sure the way out is through the opportunities given to black girls from “at-risk” backgrounds, either. A moving portrait of living in systemic racism, about loving who you are, and wanting everything out of life.
Piecing Me Together, by Renee Watson
To live the life she wants, Jade has to get out of her bad neighborhood…and its not enough that she already goes to a private school far away from home. But she’s not sure the way out is through the opportunities given to black girls from “at-risk” backgrounds, either. A moving portrait of living in systemic racism, about loving who you are, and wanting everything out of life.
Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orïsha Series #1)
Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orïsha Series #1)
By Tomi Adeyemi
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Children of Blood and Bone, by Tomi Adeyemi
A fantasy inspired by the lore and culture of West Africa, this YA novel is one of the buzziest books of the year. Zéli’s mother was murdered, as were so many other maji, by a king who feared the magic they possessed. But now she has a chance to restore her kingdom to glory…if she can align herself with a princess, and outsmart a prince.
Children of Blood and Bone, by Tomi Adeyemi
A fantasy inspired by the lore and culture of West Africa, this YA novel is one of the buzziest books of the year. Zéli’s mother was murdered, as were so many other maji, by a king who feared the magic they possessed. But now she has a chance to restore her kingdom to glory…if she can align herself with a princess, and outsmart a prince.
Little Women
Little Women
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Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott
This story of a family of women bonded while the patriarch of the family is off at war has lasted generations for its timeless message of love, sisterhood, and fighting for what you want in life.
Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott
This story of a family of women bonded while the patriarch of the family is off at war has lasted generations for its timeless message of love, sisterhood, and fighting for what you want in life.
The Scarlet Letter - Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Scarlet Letter - Nathaniel Hawthorne
By Nathaniel Hawthorne , Scarlett Letter
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The Scarlett Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The book that explored the stigma of the fallen women has inspired many stories since. Hester has been branded with a Scarlet A to wear on her clothing a symbol of her sin: having a child out of wedlock, and refusing to name the father.
The Scarlett Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The book that explored the stigma of the fallen women has inspired many stories since. Hester has been branded with a Scarlet A to wear on her clothing a symbol of her sin: having a child out of wedlock, and refusing to name the father.
Dread Nation
Dread Nation
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Dread Nation, by Justina Ireland
Jane McKeene was born during the Civil War…but when zombies start rising from the dead, the war becomes something else entirely. Indigenous and black kids are forced to learn how to eradicate the monsters. This one publishes in April, but you should pre-order it for Women’s History Month today.
What books are you reading in honor of Women’s History Month?
Dread Nation, by Justina Ireland
Jane McKeene was born during the Civil War…but when zombies start rising from the dead, the war becomes something else entirely. Indigenous and black kids are forced to learn how to eradicate the monsters. This one publishes in April, but you should pre-order it for Women’s History Month today.
What books are you reading in honor of Women’s History Month?