15 Children's Books to Celebrate Women's History Month

From a young age, Eugenie Clark loved sharks and wanted to learn everything about them — and disagreed with those who considered sharks to be mindless monsters. In this beautifully illustrated story, readers learn how Eugenie dedicated her life to the study of sharks.

“If you dream it, believe in it, and work hard for it, anything is possible.” This book tells how Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space, followed her dreams to become an astronaut.

This book tells the background story of the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American to serve as Vice President of the United States.

When Pura Belpré came to America from Puerto Rico in 1921, she found work as a bilingual assistant at the New York Public Library. This book tells the story of Pura, a storyteller and puppeteer who championed bilingual literature.

In board book format for young readers, this book introduces 18 trailblazing women, including inventors, artists, writers, and scientists.

In this picture book, Malala Yousafzai, the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, tells the story of her childhood in Pakistan and her quest to make the world a more peaceful place.

When Elizabeth Blackwell was a child, women weren’t allowed to be doctors. In this book, children learn that Elizabeth “didn’t believe in couldn’t or shouldn’t” and overcame obstacles to become the first woman doctor.

The daughter of former slaves, Florence Mills began singing and dancing as a young child. In this book, children see how Florence became an international star who used her voice not just for entertainment, but also to call for equal rights.

Children’s book author Beverly Cleary began as a young girl who struggled to read — but this story shows how Beverly successfully created relatable books that are now beloved by generations of children.

With child-friendly stories of women like Helen Keller, Ruby Bridges, Sally Ride, and Sonia Sotomayor, this book introduces 13 American women who pushed through barriers and reached their dreams.

In this book, children are introduced to renowned artist Frida Kahlo, her childhood, her art, and her numerous, diverse pets.

When Wilma Rudolph contracted polio as a young child, she struggled to learn to walk again, but this inspiring book shows how Wilma overcame barriers and became one of the world’s greatest athletes.

In rhyming prose, this book tells the story of Temple Grandin, who was diagnosed with autism at a young age. Throughout the story, children will see how Temple used her unique mind and visual thinking skills to become an amazing scientist.

Many have heard of Harriet Tubman as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, but this story introduces children to Harriet in many different roles — as a child, a slave, a spy, a nurse, and a suffragist.

This book tells the story of Cuban salsa singer Celia Cruz — from her childhood to her rise to fame as the Queen of Salsa.