Must-Read Children and Teen Books for Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month. This book list includes recommended books for children and teens owned by the Sussex County Library System.

Updated January 5, 2026
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Must-Read Children and Teen Books for Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month. This book list includes recommended books for children and teens owned by the Sussex County Library System.

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Before she was Harriet
Cline-Ransome, Lesa
Ebook
Who was Harriet Tubman before she was Harriet? We know her today as Harriet Tubman, but in her lifetime she was called by many names. As General Tubman she was a Union spy. As Moses she led hundreds to freedom on the Underground Railroad. As Minty she was a slave whose...
Malala's magic pencil
Yousafzai, Malala
Paper Book
Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Malala Yousafzai's first picture book, inspired by her own childhood. "This is a wonderful read for younger students that will also provide insight and encourage discussion about the wider...
The woman all spies fear : code breaker Elizebeth Smith Friedman and her hidden life
Greenfield, Amy Butler
Paper Book
An inspiring true story, perfect for fans of Hidden Figures, about an American woman who pioneered codebreaking in WWI and WWII but was only recently recognized for her extraordinary contributions. A YALSA EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION FINALIST * A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK...
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