Women's History

Celebrate Women's History Month at Anoka County Library. New titles that explore the lives of fascinating women.

Updated March 21, 2023
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Woman, captain, rebel : the extraordinary true story of a daring Icelandic sea captain
Willson, Margaret
Paper Book
A daring and magnificent historical narrative nonfiction account of Iceland's most famous female sea captain who constantly fought for women's rights and equality-and who also solved one of the country's most notorious robberies. Every day was a fight for survival,...
The confidante : the untold story of the woman who helped win WWII and shape modern America
Gorham, Christopher C.
Paper Book
As FDR's special envoy to Europe in World War II she went where FDR couldn't go. She was among the first Allied women to enter a liberated concentration camp, and stood in the Eagle's Nest, Hitler's mountain retreat days after it's capture. She guided the direction of the G.I. Bill of Rights and the...
Jovita wore pants : the story of a Mexican freedom fighter
Salazar, Aida
Paper Book
**A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK** The remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights! * "Graceful . . deft . . . mesmerizing. . . . Bravery and determination prevail in this inspiring tale." --...
Empress of the Nile : the daredevil archaeologist who saved Egypt's ancient temples from destruction
Olson, Lynne
Paper Book
New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * The remarkable story of the intrepid French archaeologist who led the international effort to save ancient Egyptian temples from the floodwaters of the Aswan Dam, by the New York Times bestselling author of Madame Fourcade's Secret War...

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