Women’s History Month Read Alouds
Are you looking for great books that feature female characters to read with your class or child in celebration of Women’s History Month? Look no further! Here is a list of a few books to jumpstart your reading. Each book recommendation is accompanied with a link or two to help guide and deepen your reading!
Picture Books with GIRLS in a Leading Role
Grace For President || Grade realizes that all of the presidents have been men and begins to question the status quo. Read this book and find out if Grace becomes President! Try this link to read and listen to the story online with Ms. Yumi!
Rose Revere, Engineer ||
Amazing Grace || Are you thinking about becoming an engineer? Before reading try watching this video about engineers. Try this link to read and listen to this fun story about Rosie online. If you like this story try Ada Twist, Scientist next!
4. Flossie & the Fox || Can Flossie outwit a fox?!? Try listening to this story. What do you predict? WIll Flossie be able to outwit a fox? Download this free worksheet on Teachers Pay Teachers.
5. Nasreen’s Secret School || Preview this book with google books and read the book here! If you enjoy reading this book you may also be interested in Malala, a Brave Girl from Pakistan.
6. Hope’s Gift || This historical fiction book takes place during the Civil War. Watch this trailer, or preview this book using google books to see if this is a good pick for you!
Picture Books Featuring Historical Women
My Name is Truth: The Life of Sojourner Truth || Read about the true story of Sojourner Truth. Watch this video after reading! After reading and watching, try to make your own cartoon about Sojourner Truth. Preview this book with Common Sense Media, a great resource for parents to preview books before reading, or try purchasing this book on Amazon.
Sonia Sotomayor || Check out this book about Sonia Sotomayor, a girl from the Bronx who becomes a Supreme Court Justice. Listen to the book here and read more about Sonia Sotomayor at the PBS Newshour! Or check out this video of Sonia Sotomayor on Sesame Street!
Brave Girl || Read to find out if you are brave like Clara Lemlich! Watch this trailer to see if this is a good book for you. Enjoy reading this book, based on a true story about Clara Lemlich, or try reading with this audiobook!
4. When Marian Sang || Marian Anderson was one of the most celebrated singers of her time. After you read about this amazing woman, listen to her sing or try one of these activities!
5. She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World || Read about 13 different women who persisted to make a difference in the world! This book was written by Hillary Clinton’s daughter, Chelsea Clinton. Read more about the book in the New York Times!
**This blog post is created for parents and teachers to use with their student(s) and is not intended for widespread dispersion.
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