10 Must-Read Children’s Books for Women’s History Month
- welitacademy
- Mar 2
- 2 min read
Women’s History Month is more than a celebration — it’s an opportunity to introduce children to the stories of women who shaped the world. From scientists and activists to artists and everyday heroes, women’s contributions deserve a permanent place on our bookshelves.
When children read stories about courageous, creative, and determined women, they begin to see what’s possible for themselves. Books help young readers understand history, challenge stereotypes, and build confidence in their own voices.
This month, we’re highlighting children’s books that honor the brilliance, resilience, and impact of women — because representation matters, and inspiration starts early.
Here are 10 books you should add to your library:
1. 🚀 Mae Among the Stars – Roda Ahmed
The story of Mae Jemison — the first Black woman in space.
2. 🎤 She Was the First! The Trailblazing Life of Shirley Chisholm – Katheryn Russell-Brown
Teaches children about leadership, courage, and using your voice.
3. 🩺 The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath – Julia Finley Mosca
A must-read for girls interested in science and medicine.
STEM + literacy connection = powerful learning.
4. 🖌 Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos – Monica Brown
Celebrates creativity, self-expression, and individuality.
5. ✈️ Fly, Girl, Fly!
Shaesta Waiz, a refugee from Afghanistan, dreamed of doing great things. But first she had to leave a refugee camp with her family to make a new life in America, overcome gender stereotypes, be the first in her family to go to college, and overcome her fear of flying.
6. Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13
You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 moon landing. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home?
7. Baseball's Leading Lady
Here is the riveting true story of the woman at the center of the Black baseball world: Effa Manley, co-owner and business manager of the Newark Eagles. Elegant yet gutsy, she cultivated a powerhouse team. Yet just as her Eagles reached their pinnacle, so did calls to integrate baseball, a move that would all but extinguish the Negro Leagues.
8. No Truth Without Ruth: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
This picture book biography is the story of "Ruthless Ruthie," a warrior for equality, a tireless defender of justice, and an inspiring trailblazer for girls everywhere.
9. To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights
A CCBC 2024 Choices for the Historical People, Places, and Events selection!
Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and Mae Among the Stars! To Boldly Go tells the true story of Nichelle Nichols and how she used her platform on Star Trek to inspire and recruit a new generation of diverse astronauts and many others in the space and STEM fields.
10. Shark Lady
Eugenie Clark fell in love with sharks from the first moment she saw them at the aquarium. She couldn't imagine anything more exciting than studying these graceful creatures. But Eugenie quickly discovered that many people believed sharks to be ugly and scary--and they didn't think women should be scientists.
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