women's and girls' experiences

This collection of poems celebrates Judy Blume's childhood years. Growing up Jewish, during and in the aftermath of WWII, her younger years were full of fear and she processed her conflicted emotions by making up stories where she could control the conflict.

Surrounded by artists, writers and dancers during the Harlem Renaissance in 1922, nine-year-old Claudie Wells longs to be good at something and sets out to find her true talent.

Set in Ireland and inspired by the true story of the fight for contraception access in the 1970s, this novel is told through the perspectives of Maura, Bernie and modern-day Saoirse, who meets Maura decades later.

Intertwines the author's account of her recovery from an eating disorder with her look into family secrets tied to Palestinian displacement, exploring how her personal trauma reflects generational struggles with colonization and patriarchy in a journey through memory, survival and self-discovery.

Born to a Korean Buddhist mother and Jewish father, the author shares her remarkable journey from outsider to one of America’s most influential rabbis.

This novel-in-verse follows a 16-year-old girl coping with sexual abuse and grappling with how to reclaim her story, her anger and her body in a world that seems determined to punish her for the sin of surviving.

Set in two timelines, this graphic novel tells the hidden history of the first female racecar driver to race in the Indy 500 and follows a spunky 12-year-old mechanic discovering that history while restoring a vintage Jaguar.

A vibrant, rhythm-driven alphabet book for young readers who crave inclusive, justice-minded inspiration and the electric joy of seeing every kind of woman hailed as hero.

In this fascinating STEAM-themed true story, the author highlights how the Apollo astronauts gave people a new way of looking at the world and inspired modern artist Alma Thomas.

Maude scoops a jellyfish out of the water and embarks on more than a year of observation of the animal, accomplishing something countless other scientists were unable to do: trace the life cycle of a jellyfish and understand the creature's metamorphosis from larva to adult.

Joyful illustrations and poetic text convey a wish from one generation to the next: that every Black girl knows and celebrates her own worth, sending positive words to instill them with confidence.

Perfect for readers of all ages, this picture book encourages girls to be strong, brave and curious about the world and their place in it as they learn about who they are and what they're capable of.

Twelve-year-old Bea joins her school's first all-girls hockey team to support her best friend, navigates rocky relationships with her crush Gabi and best friend Celia and steps up to help save the hockey team when its funding is threatened.

Set against the backdrop of the Great Migration, a Southern girl attends an elite girls boarding school in the North and must find the courage to be herself and to dream of a brighter future.

Mama loves warm summers and eating cherries while stargazing with Baba and Kiddo. But on her bluest of days, she can't do the things that other mamas do. Persevering with love, no matter what phase Mama is in, this family weathers the ups and downs of a loved one's illness.

This true story of America's first female astronauts shows how they fought to enter STEM fields, endured claustrophobic and sexist media attention, underwent rigorous survival training and prepared for years.

Set in 16th century Korea, this queer, feminist reimagining of the Fox Maiden legend from Korean mythology follows Kai Song, who is determined to be a warrior as she must come to terms with her true identity and take control of her destiny after learning a deadly secret.

From launching the first U.S. astronauts into space to guiding rovers to Mars, this title introduces young dreamers to innovative women who prove that girls can do anything and go anywhere!

Etheldreda, a twice-widowed mother, fights to secure a future for her daughters through the royal ball while navigating a dark, suspenseful secret involving the royal family.

With her life in disarray after her Appa's extramarital affair and subsequent departure, Ji-won, plagued by horrifying yet enticing dreams of bloody rooms full of eyes, is overcome by hunger and rage that can only be sated by deceit, manipulation and murder as victims accumulate around her college c

Decades after a tangled college love triangle shaped her life, a woman is forced to confront her old choices and hidden truths.

Recording artist Lachi redefines what it means to celebrate disability, by showcasing the innovations and leadership within her community and by framing disability as an identity, a cultural force and a reservoir of resilience and creativity.  

Beauty mogul and business owner Maxine Thomas has been suspended by her own board for a scandalous transgression. Awaiting the verdict on her future, she recalls the events that brought her to this moment, navigating power dynamics and insatiable ambition.

The invitation arrives out of the blue, and Matilda discovers a family she's never met. When her father asks her to spend the summer at his seaside home, Matilda expects to find a part of herself she's never fully understood, instead she must delve into Hidden Beach's twisted heart to uncover the an

Against the backdrop of the Great Depression, trace Lorena Hickok-- or Hick's-- rise from devastating childhood to renowned journalist, and follow the most significant friendship and romantic relationship of her life with first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt.

Moving from Hong Kong to America, Jun, who only knows a few words of English, finds her new school foreign and frightening, but when she opens her lunchbox to find her favorite meals, she realizes home isn't so far away after all.

Rosie, a Clydesdale horse, aspires to be a rodeo star and joins forces with her cowgirl friend. Together, the two have a chance to prove themselves when a rogue bull causes chaos during the competition.

This literary mystery alternates between Dr. Agnes Linstrom, a forensic anthropologist investigating a 2,000-year-old bog body in 2018 England, and the first-person story of that body-- an ambitious Iron Age druid.

A vivid portrait of the unsung American women from 1776 to today who changed the course of history in their fight for freedom and helped shape a more perfect union.

This biography tells the story of Helen Gibson, America's first professional stuntwoman, whose daring stunts in early films broke new ground for women in Hollywood, though her contributions were later overshadowed by a male-dominated action film industry.

An 11-year-old, homeschooled girl navigates 6th grade, shifting friendships and severe anxiety. While struggling with undiagnosed OCD she learns to manage her mental health with the help of her parents.

A coming-of-age graphic novel following two dancers at a conservative performing arts school-- exploring friendship, first love and what it means to fall out of step with your own dreams.

From adolescence, Florence Nightingale was determined to fulfill her life's calling to serve the sick and suffering.

In 1980, professor Joan Goodwin is selected to join NASA's space shuttle program in Houston with Top Gun pilot Hank, scientist John, mission specialist Lydia, warm-hearted Donna and aeronautical engineer Vanessa, who become unlikely friends-- until December 1984, when everything changes.

This read-aloud showcases Black and brown girls with natural hairstyles filled with flowers, butterflies and other garden treasures.

In the wake of being sexually assaulted by her pastor, 16-year-old Amina struggles to regain her footing until she finds the strength within herself to confront her abuser in court.

A three-time Olympic gold medalist, six-time WNBA All-Star and Naismith College Player of the Year award winner, the author has shattered expectations at every level of the game. Her book shares the rewards of leading with conviction and the courage to redefine the limits of what is possible.

This memoir-in-essays explores the physical and emotional reality of navigating an ableist society in a wheelchair. Disability advocate, Rebekah Taussig, challenges common tropes and presents disability as a nuanced and complex human experience.

Recently transitioned and starting a new school, Phoebe is taken under the wing of Mackenzie Ishikawa, the envy of all girls, who shows her the value of being true to herself instead of who everyone expects her to be.

The author, Kai Naima Williams-- great-granddaughter of Yuri Kochiyama-- chronicles the experiences and lessons, hardships and victories and people and places that shaped Yuri's life and influenced her activism.

Marion Graves Anthon Fish, known as "Mamie" and "The Fun-Maker," threw the most epic parties in American history, but her story is about so much more.