March
Dear staff,
For March our topic is on Womxn's Hxstory Month. Womxn's Hxstory month is acknowledged in nation wide in the month of March. What started off as a week long celebration has extended for a whole month. The purpose of this celebration is to acknowledge all the success and contributions womxn have had in the U.S.
We hope that you all are having a great Spring semester. Please continue to reach out to us for support.
Sincerely,
GUSD Counseling Dept.
Womxn Hxstory Month
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Womxn's Hxstory Month Facts for your students!
The first Women's History Day was held in 1909. ...
The day became Women's History Week in 1978. ...
In 1987, it became Women's History Month. ...
The president declares every March Women's History Month. ...
Every Women's History Month has a theme. ...
Wyoming Territory was the first place to grant women the right to vote.
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List of Books about Womxn's Hxstory for Students
Women's History Month
Women's History Month celebrates the accomplishments of women like Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, and Eleanor Roosevelt. The following recommended poetry, biography, and fiction books for kids will inspire boys and girls alike to dream and dare. Find more books about Women's History in our Book Finder.
Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine
By: Laurie Wallmark
Illustrated by: April Chu
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography
Reading Level: Independent Reader
Richly hued illustrations and an engaging text (that reads aloud well) present a brief look at the life of a girl who was well ahead of the 19th century in which she lived. Ada’s mother left her husband, the philandering poet Lord Byron, moving to London. There she encouraged Ada’s passion for all things math, including developing algorithms for Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine, an early computer.
Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride
By: Pam Muñoz Ryan
Illustrated by: Brian Selznick
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography
Reading Level: Independent Reader
Two well known women sneak away from the White House for an aerial adventure in this handsomely illustrated story based on real people. Though fictionalized, readers will appreciate the common interests and similar personality traits of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and aviatrix Amelia Earhart.
America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle
By: David Adler
Illustrated by: Terry Widener
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography
Reading Level: Independent Reader
Trudy Ederle loved to swim and was determined to be the best. Through hard work and determination she became the first woman to swim the English Channel.
Author: A True Story
By: Helen Lester
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography
Reading Level: Independent Reader
By sharing her own struggles as a child and later as a successful author, Helen Lester demonstrates that hurdles are part of the process. She uses her unique ability to laugh at her mistakes to create both a guide for young writers and an amusing personal story of the disappointments and triumphs of a writer's life.
Betsy Ross
By: Alexandra Wallner
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography
Reading Level: Beginning Reader
An easy to read biography of the woman who made the first American flag.
Elizabeth Started All the Trouble
By: Doreen Rappaport
Illustrated by: Matt Faulkner
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography
Reading Level: Independent Reader
Women could not attend college, enter politics or vote when the United States was established. Over time, however, because of the work started by many women like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and her friend, Lucretia Mott, contemporary women can vote, work and more. Vivid language and dramatic illustrations present the early trailblazers and their work. Additional information concludes this slim but informative volume.
Florence Nightingale
By: Demi
Genre: Biography
Reading Level: Independent Reader
Florence Nightingale was the daughter of a wealthy English family who was drawn to medicine and helping others. Her name has become synonymous with nursing and care for the unfortunate. Delicate, stylized illustrations and straightforward text chronicle her life, mitigating the wars and hardships she confronted while still suggesting them.
Fly High! The Story of Bessie Coleman
By: Louise Borden, Mary Kay Kroeger
Illustrated by: Teresa Flavin
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography
Reading Level: Independent Reader
Bessie Coleman grew up picking cotton in Texas, but she aimed high — soaring into history as the first African American woman aviator. Her riveting story is told in inviting, rhythmic language and engaging illustration.
Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass
By: Suzanne Slade
Illustrated by: Nicole Tadgell
Genre: Biography
Reading Level: Independent Reader
An unlikely friendship developed between a white woman, Susan B. Anthony, and Frederick Douglass, a man born into slavery. Both were opposed to slavery and both recognized its similarity to women’s rights. A readable, well documented text and realistic illustrations present the engaging story of their friendship and their accomplishments.
Honey I Love and Other Poems
By: Eloise Greenfield, Diane Dillon
Illustrated by: Diane Dillon, Eloise Greenfield
Genre: Fiction, Poetry
Reading Level: Independent Reader
A collection of poetry conveys the joys of a young girl.
I Am Rosa Parks
By: Rosa Parks, James Haskins
Illustrated by: Wil Clay
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography
Reading Level: Independent Reader
The famous civil rights activist Rosa Parks has simplified her autobiography for young readers in this Puffin Easy to Read book. She describes how she was arrested for not giving up her bus seat and shows that her personal role was part of a wider political struggle.
Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation
By: Cokie Roberts
Illustrated by: Diane Goode
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography
Reading Level: Independent Reader
Journals, letters and other primary sources were used to introduce "a few of the women who helped… make [the United States] a nation where everyone could pursue the happiness promised when America declared independence…" Line and wash illustrations enhance the brief entries of these intriguing but largely unknown women.
Maritcha: A Nineteenth-Century American Girl
By: Tonya Bolden
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography
Reading Level: Independent Reader
She was born free in New York City during slavery and turmoil in the United States and went on to graduate from an all-white high school. Maritcha Lyon’s story is drawn from her memoir, augmented by primary source material to bring a girl and the time in which she lived into focus for contemporary readers.
Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman
By: Alan Schroeder
Illustrated by: Jerry Pinkney
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography
Reading Level: Independent Reader
This beautifully written book, illustrated by four-time Caldecott Honor recipient Jerry Pinkney, makes the story of Harriet Tubman's childhood accessible to very young readers. As a young slave nicknamed Minty, Harriet Tubman was a feisty and stubborn girl with a dream of escape, and a rebellious spirit that often got her into trouble. Pinkney's expressive illustrations bring every emotion to brilliant life – from troubled sorrow to spirited hope for freedom.
My Name Is Gabriela: The Life of Gabriela Mistral / Me llamo Gabriela: la vida de Gabriela Mistral
By: Monica Brown
Illustrated by: John Parra
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography, Poetry
Reading Level: Beginning Reader
"My name is Gabriela Mistral. It is a name I chose myself because I like the sound of it." With these words, Monica Brown introduces us to the Chilean poet and author who, in 1945, became the first Latin American writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. The lyrical text and exquisite illustrations bring Gabriela's childhood and talent to life for young readers.
Remember the Ladies: 100 Great American Women
By: Cheryl Harness
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography
Reading Level: Independent Reader
They have come in all colors and sizes and times throughout American history and their impact is still felt. Meet 100 interesting, diverse women whose contributions range from helping people escape injustice to creating fashion. Portraits accompany each engaging biographical essay.
Sky High: The True Story of Maggie Gee
By: Marissa Moss
Illustrated by: Carl Angel
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography
Reading Level: Independent Reader
The true story of one of only two Chinese-American women to fly for the U.S. Air Force during World War II, is told as though by Maggie Gee herself. Her dream of flying became reality because of a dream and determination. An author's note provides a short glimpse into where and what the actual Maggie Gee does today as well as period photographs.
Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx / La juez que crecio en el Bronx
By: Jonah Winter
Illustrated by: Edel Rodriguez
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography
Reading Level: Independent Reader
Poverty didn’t stop this girl from working hard, reading lots of books, and graduating top in her class. Meet young Sonia Sotomayor, the child who grew up to become the first Latina Supreme Court justice. Her life is presented through a jaunty, positive narrative and warm-toned illustrations that capture the warmth and joy of Sotomayor's family and story. A bit of background information concludes the engaging glimpse of a contemporary figure.
Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman
By: Kathleen Krull
Illustrated by: David Diaz
Genre: Nonfiction, Biography
Reading Level: Independent Reader
Wilma Rudolph not only overcame polio, she went on to become the first woman to win three Olympic gold medals in Rome in 1960. Semiabstract paintings convey her power and personality in this accessible picture book biography.
-Reading Rockets 2021