Featured Reads

G. Willow Wilson

Kamala Khan, a Pakistani American girl from Jersey City who lives a conservative Muslim lifestyle with her family, suddenly acquires superhuman powers and, despite the pressures of school and home, tries to use her abilities to help her community.

Jason Aaron

When Thor is found to be unworthy of Mjolnir, an unknown woman takes on the mantle of Thor to combat the Frost Giants who have invaded Earth.

Nnedi Okorafor

Presents a collection of adventures following the Black Panther's genius sister, Shuri. T'Challa has disappeared, and Wakanda expects Shuri to lead their great nation in his absence! But she's happiest in a lab surrounded by her inventions. She'd rather be testing gauntlets than throwing them down! So it's time for Shuri to rescue her brother yet again - with a little help from Storm, Rocket Raccoon and Groot! But what happens when her outer-space adventure puts Africa at risk from an energy-sapping alien threat? Then, Shuri heads to America to investigate a lead, with Ms. Marvel and Miles 'Spider-Man' Morales along for the ride! But with her people in peril, will Shuri embrace her reluctant destiny and become the Black Panther once more? Prepare for a hero like you've never seen before!

Ryan North

As if settling into life on campus wasn't hard enough, Doreen Green, better known as Squirrel Girl, has to deal with Kraven the Hunter arriving on campus and Galactus heading towards Earth.

Renae De Liz

After rescuing a man from the outside world, Diana is banished to America where she heads to the war zone with help from her new friends Etta Candy and Steve Trevor, to track down the Nazi agent who wields a powerful artifact that belongs to Hippolyta.

Robin Ha

Moving abruptly from Seoul to Alabama, a Korean teen struggles in a hostile blended home and a new school where she does not speak English before forging unexpected connections in a local comic drawing class. 

Ibtihaj Muhammad

At the 2016 Olympic Games, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to compete wearing hijab, and she made history as the first Muslim American woman to win a medal. But before she was an Olympian, activist, and entrepreneur, Ibtihaj was a young outsider trying to find her place. Growing up in suburban New Jersey, Ibtihaj was often the only African American Muslim student in her class. When she discovered and fell in love with fencing, a sport most popular with affluent young white people, she stood out even more. Rivals and teammates often pointed out Ibtihaj's differences, telling her she would never succeed. Yet she powered on, rising above bigotry and other obstacles on the path to pursuing her dream.

Rebekah Taussig

Growing up as a paralyzed girl during the 90s and early 2000s, Rebekah Taussig only saw disability depicted as something monstrous (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), inspirational (Helen Keller), or angelic (Forrest Gump). None of this felt right; and as she got older, she longed for more stories that allowed disability to be complex and ordinary, uncomfortable and fine, painful and fulfilling. Writing about the rhythms and textures of what it means to live in a body that doesn't fit, Rebekah reflects on everything from the complications of kindness and charity, living both independently and dependently, experiencing intimacy, and how the pervasiveness of ableism in our everyday media directly translates to everyday life.

Malala Yousafzai

I Am Malala. This is my story. Malala Yousafzai was only ten years old when the Taliban took control of her region. They said music was a crime. They said women weren't allowed to go to the market. They said girls couldn't go to school. Raised in a once-peaceful area of Pakistan transformed by terrorism, Malala was taught to stand up for what she believes. So she fought for her right to be educated. And on October 9, 2012, she nearly lost her life for the cause: She was shot point-blank while riding the bus on her way home from school. No one expected her to survive. Now Malala is an international symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize nominee. In this Young Readers Edition of her bestselling memoir, which includes exclusivephotos and material, we hear firsthand the remarkable story of a girl who knew from a young age that she wanted to change the world -- and did. Malala's powerful story will open your eyes to another world and will make you believe in hope, truth, miracles and the possibility that one person -- one young person -- can inspire change in her community and beyond. 

Greta Thunberg

The groundbreaking speeches of Greta Thunberg, the young climate activist who has become the voice of a generation, including her historic address to the United Nations.

Irin Carmon

In a lively illustrated biography of the feminist icon and legal pioneer, readers can get to know the Supreme Court Justice and fierce Jewish grandmother, who has changed the world despite our struggle with the unfinished business of gender equality and civil rights, standing as a testament to what a little chutzpah can do. 

Jenni Murray

They led while others followed. They stood up and spoke out when no one else would. They broke the mould in art, music and literature. Each of them fought, in their own way, for change. Encompassing artists, politicians, activists, reporters and heads of state from past and present, A History of the World in 21 Women celebrates the lives, struggles and achievements of women who have had a profound impact on the shaping of our world.

Kate Moore

In 1860, Elizabeth Packard, committed to an insane asylum by her traitorous husband, becomes a champion for the many rational women on her ward, discovering that the merit of losing everything is that you then have nothing to lose.

Rosalind Miles

The internationally best-selling author of Who Cooked the Last Supper? presents a wickedly witty and very current history of the extraordinary female rebels, reactionaries, and trailblazers who left their mark on history from the French Revolution up to the present day. A testimony to how women have persisted—and excelled—this is a smart and stylish popular history for all readers.

Alexis Averbuck

Discover the lives and locations of trailblazing women who changed the course of history as you journey to the heart of women's activism, history and creativity through the ages. From the temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Egypt and Empress Dowager Cixi's summer palace in Beijing, to the homes and meeting sites of suffragette heroes Sylvia Pankhurst and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, the creative workrooms of Frida Kahlo and Virginia Woolf, and the tennis courts where the Williams sisters first learned to play - we showcase female pioneers whose lives and actions continue to inspire today. In Her Footsteps is not only a celebration of incredible women, but a travel guide to the places where they studied, lived, worked, reigned and explored. We'll tell you where to find the secret feminist history of sites around the world.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, share the stories of the gutsy women who have inspired them -- women with the courage to stand up to the status quo, ask hard questions, and get the job done. Ensuring the rights and opportunities of women and girls remains a big piece of the unfinished business of the twenty-first century. While there's a lot of work to do, we know that throughout history and around the globe women have overcome the toughest resistance imaginable to win victories that have made progress possible for all of us. That is the achievement of each of the women in this book. So how did they do it? The answers are as unique as the women themselves. 

Tyrone McKinley Freeman

Founder of a beauty empire, Madam C. J. Walker was celebrated as America's first self-made female millionaire in the early 1900s. Known as a leading African American entrepreneur, Walker was also devoted to an activist philanthropy aimed at empowering African Americans and challenging the injustices inflicted by Jim Crow. Tyrone McKinley Freeman's biography highlights how giving shaped Walker's life before and after she became wealthy. 

Sam Maggs

The best-selling author of The Fangirl¡s Guide to the Galaxy presents a fun and feminist look at the brilliant, brainy and totally rad women in history who broke barriers as scientists, engineers, mathematicians, adventurers and inventors, along with interviews with real-life women in STEM careers.

Zing Tsjeng

Forgotten Women: The Leaders weaves together 48 (the number of Nobel-prize-winning women) unforgettable portraits of women who made huge yet unacknowledged contributions to history, the true pioneers and leaders who deserve to have had history books written about them, such as Grace O'Malley, the 16th century Irish pirate queen; Sylvia Rivera, who spearheaded the modern transgender movement; or Agent 355, the rebel spy who played a vital role in the American Revolution.

Laurie Lawlor

Profiles six women scientists who persevered in the face of prejudice, including ichthyologist Eugenie Clark and mathematician Katherine Coleman Johnson.

Zing Tsjeng

The Scientists celebrates 48* unsung scientific heroines whose hugely important, yet broadly unacknowledged or incorrectly attributed, discoveries have transformed our understanding of the scientific world.

*The number of Nobel-prize-winning women.

Rachel Ignotofsky

Based on the groundbreaking New York Times best-seller, this board book edition employs simpler text to highlight notable women’s contributions to STEM. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

Rachel Swaby

Profiles of some of the world's most influential women in science include introductions to such pioneers as Virginia Apgar, Sally Ride and Rachel Carson. By the author of Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Sciencea̮nd the World. Simultaneous eBook.

Margot Lee Shetterly

An account of the previously unheralded but pivotal contributions of NASA's African-American women mathematicians to the space program describes how they were segregated from their white counterparts by Jim Crow laws in spite of their groundbreaking successes, in a best-selling account that inspired the forthcoming film. 

Susan Quinn

A biographical study of the Nobel-Prize-winning physicist discusses her scientific research and contributions, the discovery of radium, and her personal life and relationships

Katherine Johnson

The woman at the heart of the New York Times bestseller and Oscar-winning film "Hidden Figures" shares her personal journey from child prodigy in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia to NASA human computer and her integral role in the early years of the U.S. space program.

Lauren Fleshman

One of the most decorated American distance runners of all time reflects on her experiences and offers a plan for reform of a sports landscape that is failing young female athletes. 

Roseanne Montillo

Describes the life of the pioneering women's track star, who won gold at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam, only to nearly die in a plane crash and then miraculously rehab her way back onto the 1936 Olympic team.

Sasha Abramsky

Set against the backdrop of rapid social change and tectonic shifts in the status of women in society, this biography of a truly extraordinary sports figure follows her life as she blazed trails of glory in the last decades of the 19th and first decade of the 20th centuries. Illustrations.

Pauline Davis

The inspiring story of Pauline Davis, a Bahamian sprinter who fought through poverty, inequality, and racism to compete in five Olympic Games and become the first woman from the Caribbean to win Olympic gold. She would inspire an entire nation and go onto become the first Black woman elected to the international governing body of athletics.

Gavin Mortimer

Draws on primary sources, diaries, and family interviews to document the story of four American athletes who in 1926 became the first women to swim the English Channel, in an account that also cites the media frenzy that surrounded their achievement.

Ellen Labrecque

Presents the best female stars from tennis, track, skiing, basketball, and more, including stats, stories, and facts to help each reader have their own opinion.

Simone Biles

The gymnast relates how her faith and family saw her through several challenges, beginning from her childhood in foster care, and shares the professional journey that led to her earning a spot on the 2016 Olympic team.

Rachel Ignotofsky

Simple text and beautiful illustrations combine to highlight the pioneering efforts of women athletes, in this board book based on the New York Times best-seller. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

Molly Schiot

Based on the Instagram account @TheUnsungHeroines, a celebration of the pioneering, forgotten female athletes of the 20th century, a beautifully illustrated collection, giving the attention and recognition they deserve, features rarely-before-seen photos and stories of such greats as Althea Gibson, Wyomia Tus, Lisa Olson and Abby Wambach.

Debbie Millbern Powers

Debbie Millbern wanted to be an athlete in a time when it wasn't deemed appropriate for a girl to an athlete or athletic. Over and over again she was told to be a cheerleader, but she wanted to play on the court not cheer from the sidelines. This is her story growing up before Title IX and her life as a coach of women athletes after Title IX.

Andrea Towers

What does it mean for a woman to be strong—especially in a world where our conception of a “hero” is still so heavily influenced by male characters like Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman? Geek Girls Don’t Cry explores the subject, offering advice tailor-made for fans of any age. 

Amy Stanton

Examines how feminine traits have been misinterpreted as weaknesses and argues that they are powerful assets that can be used by women to empower themselves and achieve greater self-acceptance

Reshma Saujani

The best-selling author and founder of the Girls Who Code nonprofit shares insights into the toxic cultural standards affecting girls today, explaining how girls can transition from perfectionism to more courageous practices that understand the value of imperfection.

Amy Morin

Describes how to foster the vital quality of mental toughness by avoiding behaviors such as insisting on perfection, comparing oneself to others, seeing vulnerability as a weakness, and letting self-doubt get in the way of goals.

Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Profiles of women famed for their pioneering heroism in such fields as human rights, science and sports are complemented by high-quality photography and include entries for such individuals as Malala Yousafzai, Mother Teresa and Sacagawea.

Jason Porath

Turning the ubiquitous p̥retty pink princess ̲stereotype on its head, an entertaining blend of biography, imagery and humor, pays homage to strong, fierce and, sometimes weird, women who refused to behave and meekly accept their place. 100,000 first printing.

Jennifer Calvert

Portraits of 30 remarkable women writers, activists, artists, politicians, icons and innovators who made world-changing contributions to history while still in their teens includes coverage of such notables as Cleopatra, Joan of Arc and Anne Frank. 

Linda Skeers

Profiles fifty-two women in history who who have risked their lives for the sake of adventure, including Sophie Blanchard, Mary Anning, Minnie Spotted Wolf, and Alia Muhammad Baker.

Tonya Bolden

Meticulously researched and reviewed by experts, this inspiring biography of the first Black woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives shows how change happens when you speak up and speak out. 15,000 first printing. Illustrations.