9 Inspiring Picture Books to Celebrate Women’s History Month

Once upon a time, women were not able to vote, attend college, or even have a job. Courageous ladies like Elizabeth Stanton helped women receive the rights they were denied for so long. Learn more about how history was shaped by the likes of Stanton, Lucretia Mott, and more.

Florence Nightingale is best known for being the founder of modern nursing and caring for the unfortunate. This book tells the story of her life, recounting the triumphs and hardships she endured in the field of medicine and helping others.

We remember Rosa Parks as the woman who refused to give up her seat while riding on a bus. Her autobiography has been turned into a simplified illustrated book, so young readers can learn about the pivotal role Ms. Parks played in the Civil Rights Movement in her own words.

Follow the first Latina Supreme Court Justice’s journey as she explains how books were an instrumental part of her life, from her tragedies to her successes. All in her own words.

A New York Times bestseller, Nobel Prize Winner Malala Yousafzai wrote this picture book inspired by her childhood. She wishes for a magic pencil so she can help people and make the world a better place. She soon discovers that, although there is no magic pencil, she can still find ways to change the world, especially during difficult times.

This charming story stars Isabella, a girl who decides to spend a day pretending she’s an amazing woman in history, such as Rosa Parks and Anne Oakley. This picture book combines the power of women’s feminist history with a good old-fashioned game of role-playing.

Learn about family love and female empowerment as you read about one of six sisters getting captured by a dragon and the others working together to save her. This tale emphasizes the importance of individual work and determination, as well as how powerful women can be when they work together.

This fun book recounts the story of a girl named Grace who enters her school presidential election seeking to be the first girl in her school to win. Follow Grace’s adventure as she learns about the Electoral College, the voting process, and the importance of choosing leaders wisely.

Originally a nonfiction book for grownups, Hidden Figures explores the hard work of African American female mathematicians and how their contributions sent astronauts into space. This selection has been adapted into an illustrated kid-friendly book and highlights an important piece of women’s history.