The month of May celebrates motherhood. I had a wonderful mother growing up—she managed to work 12 hour days, 5 days a week, while provided food, shelter, and love to me and my sister. In honor of all mothers, I dedicate this post to all women! Below, you will find books about inspirational women throughout the world, who never gave up despite being told “no”.
“We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back. We call upon our sisters around the world to be brave – to embrace the strength within themselves and realize their full potential.” — Malala Yousafzai
PICTURE BOOKS
She Persisted Around The World (13 Women Who Changed History), by Chelsea Clinton
Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed The World, by Susan Hood
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History, by Vashti Harriso
MIDDLE GRADE BOOKS
Girls Think of Everything, by Catherine Themmish
Rad American Women A-Z, by Kate Schatz
Girls Who Rocked The World: Heroines from Sacagawea to Sheryl Swoopes, by Amelie Welden
YOUNG ADULT BOOKS
Fight Like a Girl: 50 Feminists Who Changed the World, by Laura Barcella
Forgotten Women, by Zing Tsjeng
Letter to My Daughter, by Maya Angelo
“Women are leaders everywhere you look—from the CEO who runs a Fortune 500 company to the housewife who raises her children and heads her household. Our country was built by strong women, and we will continue to break down walls and defy stereotypes.” — Nancy Pelosi