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Shout
by Laurie Halse Anderson
A memoir in verse shares the author's life, covering her rape at thirteen, her difficult early childhood, and her experiences surrounding her publication of "Speak."
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Brazen : rebel ladies who rocked the world
by Pénélope Bagieu
Profiles inspiring women--some who are world famous and some who are little knownin graphic format, including Nellie Bly, Mae Jemison, Hedy Lamarr, Josephine Baker, and Naziq al-Abid
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Because I was a girl : true stories for girls of all ages
by Melissa De La Cruz
An uplifting collection of true accounts by women and girls about the obstacles, challenges and opportunities they faced because of their gender includes the stories of successful women in the arts, finance, politics and more as written by such contributors as Victoria Aveyard, Libba Bray and Margaret Stohl. Simultaneous eBook.
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Say Her Name
by Zetta Elliott
Inspired by the African American Policy Forum’s #SayHerName campaign and the work of such notables as Lucille Clifton and Nikki Giovanni, a collection of poems stands as a tribute to Black Lives Matter activists and victims of police brutality.
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Goddesses and Heroines : Women of Myth and Legend
by Xanthe Gresham-knight
Illustrated myths and legends from a diverse assortment of cultures celebrate female power, in a treasury based on original texts that includes the stories of imaginative world creator Aphrodite, math genius Hecate, barrier-breaking Mulan, cultural unifier Osun and not-so-fairy godmother Baba Yaga.
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The Truths We Hold : An American Journey: Young Readers Edition
by Kamala Harris
Now adapted for young readers, Vice President Kamala Harris's empowering memoir about the values and inspirations that guided her life.
With her election to the vice presidency, her election to the U.S. Senate, and her position as attorney general of California, Kamala Harris has blazed trails throughout her entire political career. But how did she achieve her goals? What values and influences guided and inspired her along the way?
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Women in Science : Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World
by Rachel Ignotofsky
A charmingly illustrated and educational book, New York Times best seller Women in Science highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world. Full of striking, singular art, this fascinating collection also contains infographics about relevant topics such as lab equipment, rates of women currently working in STEM fields, and an illustrated scientific glossary.
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Women in Sports : Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win
by Rachel Ignotofsky
A richly illustrated and inspiring book, Women in Sports highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes from the 1800s to today, including trailblazers, Olympians, and record-breakers in more than forty sports. The athletes featured include well-known figures like tennis player Billie Jean King and gymnast Simone Biles, as well as lesser-known champions like Toni Stone, the first woman to play baseball in a professional men’s league, and skateboarding pioneer Patti McGee.
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Being Jazz : my life as a (transgender) teen
by Jazz Jennings
The author reccounts how her public experiences have influenced her attitude towards the transgender community, as she works to educate others about transgenderism while navigating the challenges of being a teenager
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Here we are : feminism for the real world
by Kelly Jensen
A scrapbook-style teen guide to understanding what it really means to be a feminist packed with contributions from a diverse range of voices, including celebrities and public figures, and featuring more than forty-four pieces, including an eight-page insert of full-color illustrations.
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Girls who run the world : 31 CEOs who mean business
by Diana Kapp
An empowering collection of short biographies introduces 31 leading businesswomen in a range of companies, including Jenn Hyman of Rent the Runway, Emma Mcilroy of Wildfang and Diane Campbell of The Candy Store.
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When They Call You a Terrorist : a story of Black Lives Matter and the power to change the world
by Patrisse Khan-Cullors
From one of the co-founders of the Black Lives Matter movement comes a poetic memoir and reflection on humanity. Necessary and timely, Patrisse Khan-Cullors’ story asks us to remember that protest in the interest of the most vulnerable comes from love. Leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement have been called terrorists, a threat to America. But in truth, they are loving women whose life experiences have led them to seek justice for those victimized by the powerful.
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Proud : Living My American Dream: Young Readers Edition
by Ibtihaj Muhammad
The inspiring and critically acclaimed all-American story of faith, family, hard work, and perseverance by Olympic fencer, activist, New York Times bestselling author, and Time "100 Most Influential People" honoree Ibtihaj Muhammad
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Becoming : Adapted for Young Readers
by Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama’s worldwide bestselling memoir, Becoming, is now adapted for young readers.
Michelle Robinson was born on the South Side of Chicago. From her modest beginnings, she would become Michelle Obama, the inspiring and powerful First Lady of the United States, when her husband, Barack Obama, was elected the forty-fourth president. They would be the first Black First Family in the White House and serve the country for two terms.
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Period Power : a manifesto for the menstrual movement
by Nadya Okamoto
Throughout history, periods have been hidden from the public. They’re taboo. They’re embarrassing. They’re gross. And due to a crumbling or nonexistent national sex ed program, they are misunderstood. Because of these stigmas, a status quo has been established to exclude people who menstruate from the seat at the decision-making table, creating discriminations like the tampon tax, medicines that favor male biology, and more.
Period Power aims to explain what menstruation is, shed light on the stigmas and resulting biases, and create a strategy to end the silence and prompt conversation about periods.
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Dissenter on the Bench : Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life and work
by Victoria Ortiz
The life and career of the fiercely principled Supreme Court Justice, now a popular icon, with dramatic accounts of herlandmark cases that moved the needle on legal protection of human rights, illustrated with b/w archival photographs
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Make trouble : standing up, speaking out, and finding the courage to lead
by Cecile Richards
To make change, you have to make trouble. Cecile Richards has been fighting for what she believes in ever since she was taken to the principal's office in seventh grade for wearing an armband in protest of the Vietnam War. From the time Richards was a girl, she had a front row seat to observe the rise of women in American politics. And by sharing her story with young readers, she shines a light on the people and lessons that have gotten her though good times and bad, and encourages her audience to take risks, make mistakes, and make trouble along the way.
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