International Women's Day 2026 - YA

Celebrating International Women's Day in our Young Adult collection, with books about and by incredible women, real and fictional.

Updated February 16, 2026
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Little women /
Alcott, Louisa May,
Paper Book
If you love a good story, then look no further. Oxford Children's Classics bring together the most unforgettable stories ever told. They're books to treasure and return to again and again. Times are hard for the March sisters - their father's away at war and the family is short of money - but these...
Normal women :
Gregory, Philippa,
Paper Book
"An amazing read." --The Los Angeles Times The #1 New York Times bestselling historical novelist delivers her magnum opus--a landmark work of feminist nonfiction that radically redefines our understanding of the extraordinary roles ordinary women played throughout British history...
Lady Knight
Howard, Amalie
Paper Book
The daughter of a duke defies the rules of London high society with the help of the resident rake-who just so happens to be her brother's best friend-in this fun teen historical romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Queen Bee. "A ridiculously romantic,...
Black girl you are Atlas /
Watson, RenOee.
Paper Book
A thoughtful celebration of Black girlhood by award-winning author and poet Renée Watson. In this semi-autobiographical collection of poems, Renée Watson writes about her experience growing up as a young Black girl at the intersections of race, class, and gender.
The enigma girls : how ten teenagers broke ciphers, kept secrets, and helped win World War II
Fleming, Candace
Paper Book
    From award-winning author Candace Fleming, comes the powerful and fascinating story of the brave and dedicated young women who helped turn the tides of World War II for the Allies, with their hard work and determination at Bletchley Park.<...
The lightning circle
VanSickle, Vikki
Paper Book
An intimate coming-of agenovel for teens, told in verse with delicate line art, chronicling the beauty, magic and transformative power of summer camp, for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Judy Blume. After having her heart broken, seventeen-year-old Nora Nichols decides to escape...

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