Category Archives: Women in History

Sacajawea: Her True Story

Posted on October 12, 2020 by savvywriter

Sacajawea was a Shoshone Indian/Native American who assisted the explorers Lewis and Clark on their expedition, which was at the request of President Thomas Jefferson. Sacajawea’s story is important for children to know, because no matter what negative events came her way, Sacajawea … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, holidays, Women in History | Tagged Columbus Day, famous Indians, Indigenous Peoples Day, Lewis and Clarke, Native American women, Native Americans, Sacajawea, Shoshone tribe, us history | Leave a comment

A is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women

Posted on March 31, 2019 by savvywriter

A is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women is a fantastic picture book that tells of the many historical achievements made by women in America. It is a great book to read to young girls and boys alike. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical, Uncategorized, Women in History | Tagged Abigail Adams, Harriet Tubman, historic women, International Women's Day, Rosie the Riveter, Sacagawea, Susan B Anthony, us history, women in politics, women's history, Women's History Month | Leave a comment

Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters

Posted on February 15, 2019 by savvywriter

It’s almost President’s Day, which is the perfect time to review of THEE I SING: A Letter to My Daughters by former president Barack Obama. The book honors many historical figures who made a difference in America, and more importantly it is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Courage, diversity, Historical, Racism, Uncategorized, Women in History | Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama, Billie Holliday, Cesar Chavez, children's book, George Washington, Helen Keller, Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King, MLK, non-fiction, Obama, President's Day, Sitting Bull | Leave a comment

Nobody Owns the Sky

Posted on August 19, 2018 by savvywriter

Today is National Aviation Day, which began in 1939 to celebrate aviation and the birthday of aviation pioneer Oriville Wright. Other great aviators in history include Amelia Earhart, Howard Hughes and Charles Lindberg, whose daughter, Pamela Paprone wrote Nobody Owns … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Historical, Racism, STEM, Uncategorized, Women in History | Tagged air shows, airplanes, aviation, aviators, Black History, book review, books about planes, carrier planes, female pilots, picture book, stunt flyers | Leave a comment

She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World

Posted on June 23, 2018 by savvywriter

Tomorrow will be the first day of Deaf-Blind Awareness Week, which is dedicated to Helen Keller and all individuals who share the disorder. Helen Keller is one of the exceptional women highlighted in the picture book She Persisted: 13 American Women … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, diversity, Historical, political, Racism, Uncategorized, Women in History | Tagged Chelsea Clinton, civil rights, Clara Lemlich, Claudette Colvin, Deaf-Blind Awareness Week, female trailblazers, girlpower, Helen Keller, Helen Keller quotes, history books about famous women, Margaret Chase Smith, Maria Tallchief, Nellie Bly, Oprah Winfrey, picture books, Virginia Apgar, women's history, women's rights | Leave a comment

Little People, Big Dreams: Marie Curie

Posted on March 5, 2018 by savvywriter

Did you know that Marie Curie was a world-recognized scientist who won two Nobel prizes for science? In the delightful picture book Little People, Big Dreams: Marie Curie educates the youngest of children about this amazing woman in history and her … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical, Science, STEM, Uncategorized, Women in History | Tagged female scientists, French scientist, Institut Curie, Marie Curie, medical, medical trailblazers, polonium, radium, STEM books for young children, women's history, Women's History Month | Leave a comment

Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

Posted on February 20, 2018 by savvywriter

There are many great women of black history including trailblazers like Harriet Tubman, who literally blazed a trail to freedom for hundreds of slaves. There is also Ruby Bridges, who at the age of six became the first student to … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Historical, Racism, Uncategorized, Women in History | Tagged Alice Ball, Augusta Savage, black female artists, black generals, Black History, Black History Month, female pilots, Harriet Tubman, Ida B Wells, Marcelite Harris, Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, women in black history | 2 Comments

Ada Lovelace Day is coming in one week! What is Ada Lovelace Day? It’s the day when we celebrate the awesome Ada Byron Lovelace, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) curriculums, AND all things women in technology! This year we will celebrate the Ada … Continue reading →

Posted on October 4, 2017 by savvywriter | Leave a comment

Fly High! The Story of Bessie Coleman

Posted on March 18, 2017 by savvywriter

Fly High! The Story of Bessie Coleman tells the story of Bessie Coleman the first African-American woman to receive an international pilot’s license. It is a wonderful book for children, as it teaches the important lesson that no matter where you come … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Women in History | Tagged African-American pilots, aviation, Black History, female pilots, women's history | 1 Comment

Swing Sisters: The Story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm

Posted on March 4, 2017 by savvywriter

“In the 1940s there were other big band entertainers who were very popular, such as Louis
Armstrong and Count Basie. They were leaders of male bands. The International Sweethearts
of Rhythm was one of the very few all-female bands at the time. Women were discriminated
against.” Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Racism, Uncategorized, Women in History | Tagged Black History, discrimination, female musicians 1940s big bands, jazz, swing music, women's history | Leave a comment