In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by and about extraordinary women who have shaped history and inspired change in their communities.
Books for Women’s History Month
By Coll Rowe | January 27 2026 | Social Studies & History
A Tall Tale Based on the Life and Work of Zora Neale Hurston
9780593404898
A tall tale inspired by the life and works of American writer, folklorist, and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston
$18.99 US
Jan 13, 2026
Hardcover
32 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers
9781662680823
This lyrical picture book biography of beloved American poet Mary Oliver shows young readers ages 7 - 10 how her love of nature and sense of wonder inspired her art.
$18.99 US
Oct 14, 2025
Hardcover
48 Pages
Calkins Creek
100+ Tales of Extraordinary Women
9798889641414
A contemporary classic, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls reinvents fairy tales, inspiring girls with the stories of 100 heroic women.
$35.00 US
Mar 04, 2025
Hardcover
248 Pages
DK Children
- English Language Arts > Nonfiction > Girls & Women
- English Language Arts > Nonfiction > Inclusive, Diverse, and Multicultural
- Social Studies & History > Communities, Family, and Me > Culture & Society > Social Activism
- Social Studies & History > Communities, Family, and Me > Jobs & Business
- Social Studies & History > Influential People > Women
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The Iridescent Life of Florence Merriam Bailey
9780593488584
From the author of Shark Lady comes the true story of Florence Merriam Bailey, the groundbreaking scientist who inspired a nation to take up bird-watching and worked tirelessly to protect our feathered friends.
$19.99 US
Mar 18, 2025
Hardcover
40 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers
9780593533512
Beloved for her compassion and grace, Princess Diana joins the other heroes in this New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World picture book biography series, for ages 5 to 9.
$16.99 US
Feb 17, 2026
Hardcover
40 Pages
Rocky Pond Books
- English Language Arts > Nonfiction > Autobiography / Biography > Politics
- English Language Arts > Nonfiction > Autobiography / Biography > Social Activists
- English Language Arts > Nonfiction > Autobiography / Biography > Women
- Favorite Authors and Series > Favorite Series & Collections > Ordinary People Change the World
- Social Studies & History > Communities, Family, and Me > Culture & Society > Social Activism
- Social Studies & History > Influential People > Politics > Royalty
- Social Studies & History > Influential People > Politics > Social Activists
- Social Studies & History > Influential People > Women
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The Remarkable Heroes Who Put Men on the Moon
9781623543952
Neil couldn't have walked on the moon without Josephine, Dee, and Katherine. An inspiring introduction to the "hidden figures" of NASA’s Team Apollo! Mechanical engineer Suzanne Slade highlights 12 female pioneers of STEM in this encouraging nonfiction picture book, perfect for 6-to-9-year-old aspiring engineers and astronauts!
$18.99 US
Oct 28, 2025
Hardcover
48 Pages
Charlesbridge
- English Language Arts > Nonfiction > Autobiography / Biography > Science & Technology
- English Language Arts > Nonfiction > Autobiography / Biography > Women
- Science & Technology > Earth & Space > Air & Space Travel
- Science & Technology > Scientists, Inventors, and Discoveries > Notable Scientists & Inventors
- Social Studies & History > Influential People > Science & Technology
- Social Studies & History > Influential People > Women
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9780593902196
A picture book biography of Margaret Hamilton, the first female software engineer, whose code helped launch the Apollo missions! Perfect for STEAM curriculum and readers of all ages.
$8.99 US
Feb 11, 2025
Paperback
40 Pages
Dragonfly Books
- English Language Arts > Nonfiction > Autobiography / Biography > Science & Technology
- English Language Arts > Nonfiction > Girls & Women
- Favorite Authors and Series > Favorite Series & Collections > Dragonfly
- Science & Technology > Scientists, Inventors, and Discoveries > Notable Scientists & Inventors
- Social Studies & History > Influential People > Science & Technology
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9780744094640
Empower young minds to embrace feminism!
$19.99 US
Feb 06, 2024
Hardcover
64 Pages
DK Children
Tags: history, Women's History Month
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