Women’s History Month: A Book Every Day

In honor of Women’s History Month, each day Social Justice Books is featuring a children’s book we recommend to highlight grassroots women’s history in the United States.  The month of March, Women’s History Month, brings us many courageous and outstanding women who have made a mark on our history.  

Teaching for Change carefully selects the best multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators. Learn about our criteria for selecting titles. Curated and organized from elementary level to high school level there is a book for everyone to read and learn from this month and beyond.

Some recommended reads for elementary children include: Aani & the Tree Huggers, By Jeannine Atkins; Abuela’s Weave, By Omar S. Casteneda, Enrique O. Sanchez (Illustrator); Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers’ Strike of 1909, By Michelle Markel, Melissa Sweet (Illustrator) and many more.  

Upper elementary reading level offers a vast choice of inspiration for young ladies as well such as: Biddy Mason Speaks Up, By Arisa White, Laura Atkins, Laura Freeman (Illustrator); Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence, By Gretchen Woelfle, Alix Delinois (Illustrator); Sonia Sotomayor: Supreme Court Justice, By Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, Thomas Gonzalez (Illustrator) to name a few.

The high school level of books offered are unmatched to any age level.  Please visit https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/women/ to view the full list of recommended titles for your reading on powerful and courageous women who have shaped our world.