Women’s History Month Book Recommendations for Girls

Parents ask us all the time for book recommendations aimed at entertaining their tween and teen daughters. So we've rounded up six inspiring reads to celebrate Women’s History Month that girls—and the entire family!—will love learning from.

Keep scrolling for details and suggested age ranges.

For future tech leaders

Written by Mary Kenney | Illustrated by Salinia Perera

Running Press Kids; Published 2022; 160 pages.

Written by Liza Mundy

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (2018); 336 pages. Adapted for young readers from 2017 edition.

For up-and-coming athletes

Written by Sue Macy

Square Fish; Reissue edition (August 1, 2023); 160 pages.

Written by Julie Foudy

ESPNW; Illustrated edition (May 2, 2017); 304 pages.

For future activists and changemakers:

Written by Kate Schatz | Illustrated by Mirian Klein Stahl

Ten Speed Press; 2006; 104 pages.

Written and illustrated by Pénélope Bagieu

First Second; 2018; 296 pages. Graphic novel.

Let us know your Women’s History Month book recommendations by sending us a message on Facebook, Instagram, or email. Happy reading!

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