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Tag Archives: women’s history
A is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women
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
She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World
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
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Little People, Big Dreams: Marie Curie
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
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
Fly High! The Story of Bessie Coleman
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
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Swing Sisters: The Story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm
“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
I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark
The first Jewish U.S. female Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, grew up seeing injustice and grew up determined to fight against it. Her story is told in the children’s picture book “I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsberg Makes Her Mark.” … Continue reading
Miss Moore Thought Otherwise: How Anne Carroll Moore Created Libraries for Children
Miss More Thought Otherwise,” How Anne Carroll Moore Created Libraries for Children is a story of how one woman made it her life’s mission to make libraries a place where children were included, and had a place in libraries for themselves. … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Women in History
Tagged libraries, National Library Week, reading, women's history
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