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Picture Books

Standing On Her Shoulders: A Celebration of Women by Monica Clark-Robinson

A stunning love letter to the important women who shape us -- from our own mothers and grandmothers to the legends who paved the way for girls and women everywhere

Pirate Queen: A Story of Zheng Yi Sao by Helaine BakerThe most powerful pirate in history was a woman who was born into poverty in Guangzhou, China, in the early 1800s. When pirates attacked her town and the captain took a liking to her, she saw a way out.

We March by Shane EvansIllustrations and brief text portray the events of the 1963 march in Washington, D.C., where the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a historic speech.

Dare to Dream Big by Lorna Gutierrez Young children dream of doing inspiring things, helping others, and having the courage to be themselves

Ambitious Girl by Meena Harris

A girl sees a woman labeled as having too much ambition, but when the girl considers its definition she finds herself inspired and realizes ambition is required to make changes to the world and have her voice be heard.

A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day by Leah Henderson

In Charleston, South Carolina, in 1865, ten-year-old Eli and other newly freed slaves gather to honor the memory of fallen Union soldiers, an event considered to be one of the first celebrations of what is now called Memorial Day.

The Pink Hat by Andrew Joyner"Follows the journey of a pink hat that is swiped out of a knitting basket by a pesky kitten, blown into a tree by a strong wind, and used as a cozy blanket for a new baby, then finally makes its way onto the head of a young girl marching for women's equality"-- Provided by publisher.

Stand Up! Speak Up! by Andrew JoynerCelebrate young climate change activists in this charming story about an empowered girl who shows up, listens up, and ultimately, speaks up to inspire her community to take action against climate change.

We Are Water Protectors by Carole LindstromInspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption.

A Teacher Like You by Frank Murphy

"Teachers can change the life of a child with every new day. Whether they're discovering math, practicing an instrument, or learning about our wonderful, diverse world, students can count on the kindness, innovation, and patience of a teacher. This is a celebration of the ways teachers help their student's bloom"-- Provided by publisher.

Osnat and Her Dove: The True Story of the World's First Female Rabbi by Sigal Samuel

Osnat, the world's first female rabbi, was born almost five hundred years ago, during a time when few girls were allowed to read. Her father was a great scholar whose house was filled with books, and she convinced him to teach her. She grew up to teach others, becoming a wise and famous scholar in her own right.

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