This month’s book roundup focuses on Women’s History Month, featuring books for young readers that highlight inspiring girls and women, real and fiction.
The Girl Who Wanted to Rock
By David Weiser; illustrated by David LaVoie
Introduce young rockers to musical concepts like melody, harmony and rhythm through this joyful illustrated book, “The Girl Who Wanted to Rock,” inspired by real-life Broadway audio engineer Maxine “Max” Gutierrez. In response to the gender gap in rock and music tech, the young musician at the center of this story finds her place and voice in music, inspiring other young girls looking to rock. Recommended for ages 3-9.
Michelle Yeoh: A Little Golden Book Biography
By Angela Song; illustrated by Irene Chan
The latest addition to Little Golden Books’ biography series features iconic actress Michelle Yeoh. “Michelle Yeoh: A Little Golden Book Biography” teaches young readers about her beginnings as a dancer in Malaysia to her illustrious film career appearing in such iconic movies as “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Recommended for ages 4-8.
Famous Women in History
By Curious Fox Books
The new educational book series from Curious Fox Books, “Famous Women in History,” spotlights five extraordinary women: Revolutionary War heroine Sybil Ludington, pioneer and U.S. postal worker Mary Fields Stagecoach Mary, Native American guide to Lewis and Clark Sacagawea, investigative reporter Nellie Bly and Civil Rights activist Ida B. Wells. Through engaging narratives, archival photographs, maps and website recommendations and a glossary, young readers can learn each woman’s story and place in American history. Recommended for kids in grades 4-6.
Doña Fela’s Dream
By Monica Brown; illustrated by Rosa Ibarra
In 1946 Felisa Rincón de Gautier, better known as “Doña Fela,” became the first female mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico. “Doña Fela’s Dream” tells the story of Doña Fela’s inspiring journey of breaking barriers and bringing lasting change to the city she loved and called home. Recommended for ages 4-8.
For more book recommendations, check out our February Book Corner.