March Books for Kids and Adults | Women’s History Month Edition

by Katrina
March 2021 Childrens and Adults Books

Happy March! It’s Women’s History Month, and spring is finally upon us.

This month we celebrate women who inspire us. Women who were first, who broke through barriers, paved the way, and those whose contributions changed the world. Discover stories about ambition, bravery, courage, and innovation.


Books for Kids

Ambitious Girl Book | Womens History Month

Ambitious Girl

We love the positive message empowering girls to stand up for themselves and be assertive. Follow this young girl as she discovers ways to redefine being “too ambitious”?

Rebel Girls Lead - 25 Tales of Powerful Women

Rebel Girls Lead – 25 Tales of Powerful Women

With illustrations by female artists from around the world, read the inspiring tales of rebels like Stacey Abrams, Malala Yousafzai, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and 22 others.

What Should Darla Do? - Women's History Month Books

What Should Darla Do?

We love the interactive nature of this book series. Darla has set her future aspirations high. Young readers can help Darla making choices through eight stories and dilemmas.

You Are Your Superpower

Through 10 adventurous girls committed to their passions, learn the power of persistence and what makes you feel your best.

Stay This Way Forever | Women's History Month Books

Stay This Way Forever

This series for young readers (ages 4-8) makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside through a love letter reaffirming to children how special they are.

Dinosaur Lady

Many people thought women could not be scientists. Mary Anning’s discovery of dinosaur bones helped create the field of paleontology.

The Story of Simone Biles

Simone Biles won five Olympic medals and 25 championships by the time she was 22. She always wanted to be a gymnast. Learn how her persistence and sacrifices lead to athletic stardom.

Girls Who Run the World

Girls Who Run the World: 31 CEOs Who Mean Business

Future entrepreneurs will love learning about the road maps of 31 CEOs. Stories about taking risks, their accomplishments lead these powerhouse women to become business leaders.

Adventure Girls

Adventure Girls!: Crafts and Activities for Curious, Creative, Courageous Girls

Encourage girls to explore, innovate, get their hands dirty, and immerse themselves in the wonderful world of creative play.

A Kids Book About Feminism

Boys and girls will benefit from reading this kid-friendly book about equality, discrimination, and bias based on gender.

Shaking Things Up

A lovely book of poetry packed with beautiful illustrations. Follow fourteen young women who impacted the world and are the epitome of girl power.

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, Volume 2

We love this book series! Volume two has 100 new bedtime stories, and they do not disappoint. Discover stories of incredible women throughout history.


Books for Adults

Professional Troublemaker

Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual

Luvvie Jones’s wit and honesty are once again on display. Here she writes about the challenges of battling our fears and how to push through despite our reasons. She will make you laugh and reassess how to think about and manage fear.

Small Great Things: A Novel

Soon to be a motion picture, Small Great Things is a timely novel about race, power, and privilege.

The audiobook version is beautifully read by Audra McDonald and three others.

Asma’s Indian Kitchen:  Home-Cooked Food Brought to You by Darjeeling Express

We discovered Asma Khan on Netflix’s Chef’s Table and visited her restaurant with great anticipation. Her cookbook will help you create home-cooked Indian meals. All while pulling you into her life with stories of food and family. You will not be disappointed.

Becoming – Adapted for Young Readers

Becoming was one of the most compelling, vulnerable, and honest books I read this past decade. The newly adapted version challenges young adults to discover who they are and who they want to become.

In case you missed it, check out the February book list for kids and adults.

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