Happy International Women’s Day!
I went a little wild borrowing works of nonfiction, biographies, and children’s books from my local library to enjoy throughout the month of March in celebration of Women’s History Month
Grace Hopper: Computer Scientist
Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code
by Laurie Wallmark (Author), Katy Wu (Illustrator)
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race
by Margot Lee Shetterly (Author), Winifred Conkling, Laura Freeman (illustrator)
Hidden Figures: The Untold True Story of Four African-American Women Who Helped Launch Our Nation Into Space
In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs
by Grace Bonney
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Women in Art: 50 Fearless Creatives Who Inspired the World
Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World
Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win
Resources:
1 | 11 History Books That Every Woman Should Read
Refinery29 article linked here
2 | 17 books that are essential reading for Women’s History Month
CNN article linked here
3 | 25 Must-Reads for Women’s History Month
Barnes & Noble article linked here
4 | Books to Read During Women’s History Month
Read It Forward article linked here
5 | Power, Sister! 20 New Books on Women’s History
Goodreads article linked here
Until next time, Meryn
MERYN MADE 