Board Books That Introduce Littles To Strong Female Role Models
by Devon A. Corneal
It’s never too early to show our sons and daughters that they are surrounded by amazing women. Who cares if they can’t turn the pages or if they drool on the cover? Start them young, and our children will grow up honoring the creativity, bravery, compassion, and intelligence of women around the world and will use their example to craft meaningful lives of their own.
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Baby Feminists Series
It’s easy to think that ground-breaking feminists were always extraordinary, but it’s good to remember that the greatest artists probably started off finger-painting, and rule-changing lawyers might have made their first arguments to avoid eating peas. Baby Feminists and its sequel Baby Feminists Too empower even the youngest baby to grow up and change the world.
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I Look Up To... Series
This series gives parents a fantastic opportunity to teach their children about the contributions trail-blazing women are making every day. Babies will love the bold illustrations and parents will love the memorable quotes from women who refuse to be constrained by anyone’s expectations but their own. This six-book collection highlights women from politics, sports, the arts, the law, entertainment, and international affairs and the characteristics that make them truly unique.
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I Look Up To…Oprah Winfrey
Buy from:This book captures Oprah's focus, sense of self, and commitment to giving back, all while building a billion-dollar entertainment empire.
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I Look Up To…Misty Copeland
This book emphasizes the drive and dedication it took Misty to reach the pinnacle of the dance world - a world which did not initially embrace women of color.
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I Look Up To… Serena Williams
Buy from:This book gives kids insight into how powerhouse athletes like Serena hone their craft not only with physical training, but also with mental discipline.
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I Look Up To… Malala Yousafzai
Buy from:This book presents the indomitable Malala, whose love of learning and refusal to be denied an education catapulted her to world renown and a Nobel Peace Prize.
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I Look Up To… Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Buy from:This book brings the Notorious RBG out of the Supreme Court and onto your child's bookshelf so they can discover the remarkable career of one of the country's leading jurists.
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I Look Up To… Michelle Obama
Buy from:This book demonstrates our former First Lady's unparalleled work ethic and commitment to the health and well-being of all our citizens.
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She Persisted Series
From Harriet Tubman to Sonia Sotomayor, She Persisted presents a complex array of diverse women who all have one thing in common – they kept going. No matter the obstacle, no matter the challenge, these women refused to stop pushing for the things they believe in.
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She Persisted in Science
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When I Grow Up Series
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When I Grow Up…Great Leaders
Buy from:Great leaders come from every walk of life and every imaginable corner of the world, including yours. Before you ask your child what they want to be when they grow up, read them the stories of Emmaline Pankhurst, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and Rosemarie Kuptana, among others, so they can see just how many options are open to them.
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When I Grow Up – Sports Heroes
Buy from:How does someone make the transition from backyard soccer games and cartwheels to Olympic medals or World Cup dominance? This fascinating collection of stories helps explain how to make their dreams of sports glory come true.
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