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10 Great Children’s Books for International Women’s Day
6th March 2022
From fierce female monarchs to trailblazing adventurers, Black Girl Magic to full blown STEM, South Asian superstars to gorgeous goddesses, our Kid’s Lit Writer in Residence has pulled together 10 great children’s books on fierce females around the world and throughout history to celebrate this years International Women’s Day.
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The Book of Sisters: Biographies of Incredible Siblings Through History
Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle
Queens. Warriors. Witches. Revolutionaries. History is full of sisters making their mark! From the courts of Imperial China to the French Revolution, travel through history to meet some incredible women and discover their jaw-dropping stories of sisterhood and solidarity. Age 8+
Goddess: 50 Goddesses, Spirits, Saints and Other Female Figures Who Have Shaped Belief
Dr Janina Ramirez, illustrated by Sarah Walsh
Goddesses and guides, spirits and saints, witches and demons… Tales of powerful female figures have been told since the beginning of time and this beautiful collection brings together 50 empowering stories of females from around the world who have played an important role in shaping belief today. Age 9+
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic
Edited by Lilly Workneh, Foreword by CaShawn Thompson
The latest installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 barrier-breaking stories of Black women and girls from around the world who showcase the spirit of Black Girl Magic. Age 6+
G My Name Is Girl: A Song of Celebration from Argentina to Zambia
Dawn Masi
Skip right into this joyful, diverse, alphabetic picture book celebrating girls around the world. Children will enjoy reading about each girl’s name, empowering character trait, and country, while learning how we are all connected. Age 3+
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World
Kate Pankhurst
Kate Pankhurst, descendent of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, has created a wildly wonderful and accessible book about incredible women who helped shaped the world we live in. Bursting with of beautiful illustrations and fascinating facts!
Queens: 3,000 Years of the Most Powerful Women in History
Victoria Crossman
Celebrating strong, brave women across the centuries and around the world, discover the lives of 30 fierce female monarchs and their stories of strength and resilience. Full to the brim with vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts! Age 8+
Stories for South Asian Supergirls
Raj Kaur Khaira
Discover 50 inspirational stories of South Asian women and their incredible achievements. From award-winning entertainers to pioneering business leaders, each profile has been paired with a delightful illustration from one of ten South Asian artists. Age 7+
Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World
Rachel Ignotofsky
A gloriously illustrated celebration of fifty notable women to the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, from both the ancient and modern worlds. Packed full of fascinating infographics, an illustrated scientific glossary and a historical timeline! Age 9+
HerStory: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook the World
Katherine Halligan, illustrated by Sarah Walsh
Instead of just studying history, let’s think about HerStory too! In this uplifting and inspiring book, children can learn about 50 intrepid women from around the world and throughout history. Telling the stories of their childhood, the challenges they faced and the changes they made, each gorgeously illustrated spread is a celebration of girl power in its many forms. Age 9+
The Woman Who Rode A Shark: and 50 more wild female adventurers
Ailsa Ross, illustrated by Amy Blackwell
From aquanauts to astronauts, treetop explorers to eagle hunters, The Woman Who Rode a Shark celebrates 50 ocean-diving, mountain-climbing, jungle-running female adventurers who’ve blazed an exceptional trail of adventures from 231 BC to today.
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