Women's History for Kids

Updated March 3, 2025
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When Sue found Sue : Sue Hendrickson discovers her T. rex
Buzzeo, Toni
Paper Book
"An exciting tale of dino discovery" (Kirkus Reviews), New York Times bestselling author Toni Buzzeo tells the true story of Sue Hendrickson's historic find in the picture book When Sue Found Sue, illustrated by Diana Sudyka. From a very...
Women in science : 50 fearless pioneers who changed the world
Ignotofsky, Rachel
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER .This "wittily illustrated and accessible volume" (The Wall Street Journal)highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world. ...
How women won the vote : Alice Paul, Lucy Burns, and their big idea
Bartoletti, Susan Campbell
Paper Book
This is how history should be told to kids--with photos, illustrations, and captivating storytelling. From Newbery Honor medalist Susan Campbell Bartoletti and in time to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in America comes the page-turning, stunningly...
Who was her own work of art? : Frida Kahlo
Blas, Terry
Paper Book
Discover how Frida Kahlo became one of the most recognizable artists in the world in this powerful graphic novel written by award-winning author Terry Blas and illustrated by Ignatz Award-winning artist Ashanti Fortson. Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels- an exciting addition to...
Vigds̕ : a book about the world's first female president
Flygenring, Rǹ
Paper Book
★ "In this winningly informal introduction, a budding young writer sits with Vigdís to enjoy her famous Bessastaðir cookies and chat about her early years..." - Booklist (STARRED review) A Bank Street Center for Children's Literature Best Book of the Year  <...
Up, up, ever up! : Junko Tabei : a life in the mountains
Yasuda, Anita
Paper Book
Advertising in key school & library media, such as School Library Journal, The Horn Book and Booklist  Featured title in Shake Up Your Shelves, a campaign to promote inclusive texts in curriculum, library collections, and bookstores   Nonfiction Picture Book...
Wangari Maathai : the woman who planted millions of trees
Prévot, Franck
Paper Book
Wangari Maathai received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her efforts to lead women in a nonviolent struggle to bring peace and democracy to Africa through its reforestation. Her organization planted over thirty million trees in thirty years. This beautiful picture book tells the story of an...

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