March is a double-dose of awesomeness because it’s National Reading Month and Women’s History Month. Woot!
Fun Fact: In honor of Dr. Seuss, National Reading Month takes place in March because his birthday is March 2.
What better way to support this month’s recognitions than to read a book that involves women’s history?
Here are five children’s books about female historical icons that would be great reads for the girls (and boys) in your life:
“Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History” by Vashti Harrison
“Meet the little leaders. They’re brave. They’re bold. They changed the world.”
“She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World” by Chelsea Clinton
“…thirteen inspirational women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted.”
“I Am Amelia Earhart” by Brad Meltzer
“This biography follows her from childhood to her first flying lessons and onward to her multi-record-breaking career as a pilot.”
“Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom” by Teresa Robeson
“Meet Wu Chien Shiung, famous physicist who overcame prejudice to prove that she could be anything she wanted.”
“Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos” by Monica Brown
“…based on the life of one of the world’s most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life.”
What books do you recommend for Women’s History Month?
“National Reading Month is an important opportunity to encourage reading every day and to foster a love of books for children across the country.”
– Reading is fundamental
Cool webinar: Parents: Check out this Reading Is Fundamental’s webinar: How to Raise a Reader. Watch it here
Nico Waters 