Women's History Youth Books


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"Toypurina grew up in the village of Japchivit, where everyone had a role to play. She loved to gather elderberries from the woods, weave baskets, and listen to her grandmother tell stories. But all that changed when the Spanish came. As Toypurina grew and became medicine woman of her tribe, she learned about the harsh conditions of the San Gabriel mission. Tongva people who lived there were renamed and no longer allowed to speak their native tongue....
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"Follow along to the life and career of 2-time tennis Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka"--
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Known as the Poppy Lady, Moina Belle Michael, a schoolteacher from Georgia, successfully established the Flanders Field Memorial Poppy as a universal symbol of tribute and support for veterans and their families during World War I and II.
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"A picture book biography of Toni Morrison"--
Book cover for "Serena Williams vs. Venus Williams"
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"Serena and Venus Williams are tennis superstars! Between the two, Serena has career aces, but Venus has clocked the fastest serve. So which one is the all-time best? Young readers can decide for themselves by comparing the fantastic feats and stunning stats of two of legendary pro tennis players"--
Book cover for "Maya Angelou finds her voice"
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"How a beloved mentor helped young Maya Angelou rediscover the poetry of self-expression and power of her voice."--
Book cover for "Becoming a ballerina"
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A profile of the late Michaela Mabinty DePrince, who broke barriers as a dancer of color in the predominantly white world of ballet.
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"Civil rights activist, Ruby Bridges, recounts her reunion with her favorite first-grade teacher, Mrs. Henry."--
Book cover for "Ping-pong Shabbat"
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"Eleven-year-old ping-pong phenom Estee Ackerman must make a difficult choice. When her championship match is scheduled on the Jewish Sabbath, will she go for the gold medal, or honor her faith? Read the true story of how a young girl struggled to uphold her beliefs while pursuing her passon."--Publisher marketing.
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"Join Zara Rutherford on her inspiring solo flight around the world, capturing breathtaking moments and overcoming incredible challenges."--Provided by publisher.
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" In 1774, many people in thirteen of Great Britain's North American colonies were angry. They had been ordered to pay money--taxes--to the government. However, they had no governmental representatives in faraway England to say how they wanted their money spent. The colonists rallied around the cry "Taxation Without Representation." They boycotted tea, cloth, and other British products. Fearing punishment for protesting the unfair practice, some disguised...
Book cover for "Yvonne Clark and her engineering spark"
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"Based on a true story, this inspiring picture book is about a curious, tinkering girl who grew up to become one of the first Black female engineers for NASA..."--Provided by publisher.
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"Kamala Harris always wanted to help people and solve problems. Even as a young girl, she helped her community create changes that would impact all their lives for the better. When she grew up, Kamala wanted to continue helping people, so she worked hard and became a lawyer and a senator to do just that. Then she went on to become the first woman to ever be vice president of the United States. ... Through it all, Kamala continues to do her best to...
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Umm Kulthum was an Arab icon, whose powerful voice defined an entire region for more than five decades. The famous Soprano Maria Callas praised her voice as 'incomparable.' Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and Bono are said to be among her many fans. The daughter of a poor Egyptian village sheikh, Umm Kulthum rose to fame at a time when young girls didn't go to school and when 'respectable' girls did not perform on stages. But Umm Kulthum was no ordinary girl....