juvenile nonfiction / girls & women

"A picture book inspired by the Long Friday-a real event in Iceland that inspired women around the world to stand up, walk out, and march together for women's rights. Vera and Mamma are headed out for a march, but it's not just any march: It's October 24 in Reykjavi?k, and on this day in 1975, the women of Iceland took the day off, walked out of their homes and away from their jobs-as farmworkers, butchers, and fisherwomen; wives, daughters, and children-and marched to demand equality and change, chanting: "I dare! I can! I will!" And they did, inspiring and empowering girls and women to make change, not just in their country, but all around the world"--.

Recounts the stories of forty-five women throughout history who impacted the world when they were teenagers or younger, covering Cleopatra, Jazz Jennings, Emma Watson, Beverly Cleary, and others.

"Kwame Alexander shares poetry and inspiring lessons about the rules of life, as well as uplifting quotes from athletes such as Stephen Curry and Venus Williams and other exemplars like Sonia Sotomayor and Michelle Obama in this motivational and inspirational book just right for graduates of any age and anyone needing a little encouragement"--.

"A history of the women's movement and the fight to ratify the 19th Amendment-giving women the right to vote in 1920"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the life and career of American author Judy Blume.

Looks at the lives of fifty inspiring and powerful women who changed the world, including Joan of Arc, Billie Holiday, Rosa Parks, and others.

"Information ... about puberty, for girls, from the founder of the ... website HelloFlo.com"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of how Misty Copeland became the first African American Female Principal Dancer for the American Ballet Theatre.

Recounts the stories of forty-five women throughout history who impacted the world when they were teenagers or younger, covering Cleopatra, Jazz Jennings, Emma Watson, Beverly Cleary, and others.

Looks at notable women and their accomplishments throughout history.