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Picture Book Biographies of Amazing Women

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This Women's History Month, teach your youngest ones about the remarkable lives of women who have contributed to art, science, civil rights, and more!

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Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor

Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor

The Woman Who Loved Reptiles

by Valdez, Patricia

Book - 2018

A picture-book biography of the early 20th-century woman who became the Curator of Reptiles at the British Museum and went on to design the Reptile House at the London Zoo. A picture-book biography of the early 20th-century woman who became the Curator of Reptiles at the British Museum and went on to design the Reptile House at the London Zoo. Show less

A picture-book biography of the early 20th-century woman who became the Curator of Reptiles at the British Museum and went on to design the Reptile House at the London Zoo. A picture-book biography of the early 20th-century woman who became the Curator of Reptiles at the British Museum and went on to design the Reptile House at the London Zoo. Show less

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Just Being Audrey

Just Being Audrey

by Cardillo, Margaret

Book - 2011

This picture book biography describes the life of Audrey Hepburn, beginning with her childhood, and describing her life in Nazi-occupied Holland, her drea...Show more This picture book biography describes the life of Audrey Hepburn, beginning with her childhood, and describing her life in Nazi-occupied Holland, her dreams of becoming a prima ballerina, her success as an actress, and her efforts to help the world's children through UNICEF. Show less

This picture book biography describes the life of Audrey Hepburn, beginning with her childhood, and describing her life in Nazi-occupied Holland, her drea...Show more This picture book biography describes the life of Audrey Hepburn, beginning with her childhood, and describing her life in Nazi-occupied Holland, her dreams of becoming a prima ballerina, her success as an actress, and her efforts to help the world's children through UNICEF. Show less

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Coretta Scott

Coretta Scott

by Shange, Ntozake

Book - 2009

An illustrated biography of Coretta Scott King, describing her childhood in the segregated South, her marriage to Martin Luther King, Jr., and her civil rights work. An illustrated biography of Coretta Scott King, describing her childhood in the segregated South, her marriage to Martin Luther King, Jr., and her civil rights work. Show less

An illustrated biography of Coretta Scott King, describing her childhood in the segregated South, her marriage to Martin Luther King, Jr., and her civil rights work. An illustrated biography of Coretta Scott King, describing her childhood in the segregated South, her marriage to Martin Luther King, Jr., and her civil rights work. Show less

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Moses

Moses

When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom

by Weatherford, Carole Boston

Book - 2006

Tubman's religious faith drives this handsome, poetic account of her escape to freedom and role in the Underground Railroad. Tubman's religious faith drives this handsome, poetic account of her escape to freedom and role in the Underground Railroad. Show less

Tubman's religious faith drives this handsome, poetic account of her escape to freedom and role in the Underground Railroad. Tubman's religious faith drives this handsome, poetic account of her escape to freedom and role in the Underground Railroad. Show less

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Frida

Frida

by Winter, Jonah

Book - 2002

This picture-book biography of the Mexican-born artist captures the essence of her difficult life and her triumph as a painter. This picture-book biography of the Mexican-born artist captures the essence of her difficult life and her triumph as a painter. Show less

This picture-book biography of the Mexican-born artist captures the essence of her difficult life and her triumph as a painter. This picture-book biography of the Mexican-born artist captures the essence of her difficult life and her triumph as a painter. Show less

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Sonia Sotomayor

Sonia Sotomayor

A Judge Grows in the Bronx = La Juez Que Creció En El Bronx

by Winter, Jonah

Book - 2009

This picture book biography chronicles the life of the first Latina Supreme Court justice, from her childhood in the Bronx to her historic nomination. This picture book biography chronicles the life of the first Latina Supreme Court justice, from her childhood in the Bronx to her historic nomination. Show less

This picture book biography chronicles the life of the first Latina Supreme Court justice, from her childhood in the Bronx to her historic nomination. This picture book biography chronicles the life of the first Latina Supreme Court justice, from her childhood in the Bronx to her historic nomination. Show less

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Counting on Katherine

Counting on Katherine

by Becker, Helaine

Book - 2018

The bold story of Katherine Johnson, the extraordinary mathematician who calculated flight path for NASA's first Apollo moon landing. The bold story of Katherine Johnson, the extraordinary mathematician who calculated flight path for NASA's first Apollo moon landing. Show less

The bold story of Katherine Johnson, the extraordinary mathematician who calculated flight path for NASA's first Apollo moon landing. The bold story of Katherine Johnson, the extraordinary mathematician who calculated flight path for NASA's first Apollo moon landing. Show less

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I Dissent

I Dissent

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark

by Levy, Debbie

Book - 2016

This picture book biography of Justice Ginsburg traces her achievements in the field of law back to her girlhood years, emphasizing for readers the importance of dissent in the face of an unequal society. This picture book biography of Justice Ginsburg traces her achievements in the field of law back to her girlhood years, emphasizing for readers the importance of dissent in the face of an unequal society. Show less

This picture book biography of Justice Ginsburg traces her achievements in the field of law back to her girlhood years, emphasizing for readers the importance of dissent in the face of an unequal society. This picture book biography of Justice Ginsburg traces her achievements in the field of law back to her girlhood years, emphasizing for readers the importance of dissent in the face of an unequal society. Show less

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Me-- Jane

Me-- Jane

by McDonnell, Patrick

Picture Book - 2011

In this tender homage to the famous primatologist, McDonnell gives readers a peek into Jane Goodall's formative years. Even as a young child she had an ab...Show more In this tender homage to the famous primatologist, McDonnell gives readers a peek into Jane Goodall's formative years. Even as a young child she had an abiding love of the natural world and took every opportunity to study and enjoy the plants and animals around her. Show less

In this tender homage to the famous primatologist, McDonnell gives readers a peek into Jane Goodall's formative years. Even as a young child she had an ab...Show more In this tender homage to the famous primatologist, McDonnell gives readers a peek into Jane Goodall's formative years. Even as a young child she had an abiding love of the natural world and took every opportunity to study and enjoy the plants and animals around her. Show less

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Malala's Magic Pencil

Malala's Magic Pencil

by Yousafzai, Malala

Book - 2017

The youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize shares a story from her childhood in Pakistan that shows younger readers the world view that allowed her to hold on to hope even in the most difficult of times. The youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize shares a story from her childhood in Pakistan that shows younger readers the world view that allowed her to hold on to hope even in the most difficult of times. Show less

The youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize shares a story from her childhood in Pakistan that shows younger readers the world view that allowed her to hold on to hope even in the most difficult of times. The youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize shares a story from her childhood in Pakistan that shows younger readers the world view that allowed her to hold on to hope even in the most difficult of times. Show less

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Game Changers

Game Changers

The Story of Venus and Serena Williams

by Cline-Ransome, Lesa

Book - 2018

This lovingly crafted picture book biography centers on the incredible bond between Venus and Serena Williams and one of their signature accomplishments: being the first two sisters in tennis history to rank numbers one and two in the world. This lovingly crafted picture book biography centers on the incredible bond between Venus and Serena Williams and one of their signature accomplishments: being the first two sisters in tennis history to rank numbers one and two in the world. Show less

This lovingly crafted picture book biography centers on the incredible bond between Venus and Serena Williams and one of their signature accomplishments: being the first two sisters in tennis history to rank numbers one and two in the world. This lovingly crafted picture book biography centers on the incredible bond between Venus and Serena Williams and one of their signature accomplishments: being the first two sisters in tennis history to rank numbers one and two in the world. Show less

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Maya Lin

Maya Lin

Artist-architect of Light and Lines : Designer of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial / Jeanne Walker Harvey ; Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk

by Harvey, Jeanne Walker

Book - 2017

This quietly inspiring title offers a biographical sketch of Maya Lin, the designer and architect behind Washington's Vietnam Veterans Memorial, completed in 1982. This quietly inspiring title offers a biographical sketch of Maya Lin, the designer and architect behind Washington's Vietnam Veterans Memorial, completed in 1982. Show less

This quietly inspiring title offers a biographical sketch of Maya Lin, the designer and architect behind Washington's Vietnam Veterans Memorial, completed in 1982. This quietly inspiring title offers a biographical sketch of Maya Lin, the designer and architect behind Washington's Vietnam Veterans Memorial, completed in 1982. Show less

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Through Georgia's Eyes

Through Georgia's Eyes

by Rodríguez, Rachel

Book - 2006

Traces American painter Georgia O'Keeffe's relationship with color and shape from her first memory to her later years in New Mexico, describing the inspiration she took from wide, open spaces, and includes illustrations inspired by her work. Traces American painter Georgia O'Keeffe's relationship with color and shape from her first memory to her later years in New Mexico, describing the inspiration she took from wide, open spaces, and includes illustrations inspired by her work. Show less

Traces American painter Georgia O'Keeffe's relationship with color and shape from her first memory to her later years in New Mexico, describing the inspiration she took from wide, open spaces, and includes illustrations inspired by her work. Traces American painter Georgia O'Keeffe's relationship with color and shape from her first memory to her later years in New Mexico, describing the inspiration she took from wide, open spaces, and includes illustrations inspired by her work. Show less

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The Girl With A Mind for Math

The Girl With A Mind for Math

The Story of Raye Montague

by Mosca, Julia Finley

Book - 2018

A picture book biography on the life and work of engineer and computer analyst Raye Montague. A picture book biography on the life and work of engineer and computer analyst Raye Montague. Show less

A picture book biography on the life and work of engineer and computer analyst Raye Montague. A picture book biography on the life and work of engineer and computer analyst Raye Montague. Show less

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Mae Among the Stars

Mae Among the Stars

by Ahmed, Roda

Unknown - 2018

Young Mae Jamison's parents support her dream of becoming an astronaut, eventually becoming the first African-American woman in space. Young Mae Jamison's parents support her dream of becoming an astronaut, eventually becoming the first African-American woman in space. Show less

Young Mae Jamison's parents support her dream of becoming an astronaut, eventually becoming the first African-American woman in space. Young Mae Jamison's parents support her dream of becoming an astronaut, eventually becoming the first African-American woman in space. Show less

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Planting Stories

Planting Stories

The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré

by Denise, Anika

Book - 2019

A picture book biography of one of the most significant and inspiring figures in library history. A picture book biography of one of the most significant and inspiring figures in library history. Show less

A picture book biography of one of the most significant and inspiring figures in library history. A picture book biography of one of the most significant and inspiring figures in library history. Show less

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The Girl Who Thought in Pictures

The Girl Who Thought in Pictures

The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin

by Mosca, Julia Finley

Book - 2017

The life of Temple Grandin, animal behaviorist and autism spokesperson, is covered in this picture book in verse, with a message of perseverance and inspiration. The life of Temple Grandin, animal behaviorist and autism spokesperson, is covered in this picture book in verse, with a message of perseverance and inspiration. Show less

The life of Temple Grandin, animal behaviorist and autism spokesperson, is covered in this picture book in verse, with a message of perseverance and inspiration. The life of Temple Grandin, animal behaviorist and autism spokesperson, is covered in this picture book in verse, with a message of perseverance and inspiration. Show less

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What Do You Do With A Voice Like That?

What Do You Do With A Voice Like That?

The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan

by Barton, Chris

Book - 2018

Barton presents a timely, lyrical celebration of Congress- woman Barbara Jordan. Barton exemplifies the importance and power of using one's innate gifts and interests to affect positive change. Barton presents a timely, lyrical celebration of Congress- woman Barbara Jordan. Barton exemplifies the importance and power of using one's innate gifts and interests to affect positive change. Show less

Barton presents a timely, lyrical celebration of Congress- woman Barbara Jordan. Barton exemplifies the importance and power of using one's innate gifts and interests to affect positive change. Barton presents a timely, lyrical celebration of Congress- woman Barbara Jordan. Barton exemplifies the importance and power of using one's innate gifts and interests to affect positive change. Show less

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Separate Is Never Equal

Separate Is Never Equal

Sylvia Mendez & Her Family's Fight for Desegregation

by Tonatiuh, Duncan

Book - 2014

Years before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez, an eight-year-old girl of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritag...Show more Years before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez, an eight-year-old girl of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, played an instrumental role in Mendez v. Westminster, the landmark desegregation case of 1946 in California. Show less

Years before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez, an eight-year-old girl of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritag...Show more Years before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez, an eight-year-old girl of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, played an instrumental role in Mendez v. Westminster, the landmark desegregation case of 1946 in California. Show less

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Red Bird Sings

Red Bird Sings

The Story of Zitkala-Ša, Native American Author, Musician, and Activist

by Capaldi, Gina

eBook - 2014

This picture-book biography of Zitkala-Sa, a young Sioux girl born in 1876 in South Dakota, adapts and paraphrases some of her own autobiographical writings to trace her life from youth to adulthood. This picture-book biography of Zitkala-Sa, a young Sioux girl born in 1876 in South Dakota, adapts and paraphrases some of her own autobiographical writings to trace her life from youth to adulthood. Show less

This picture-book biography of Zitkala-Sa, a young Sioux girl born in 1876 in South Dakota, adapts and paraphrases some of her own autobiographical writings to trace her life from youth to adulthood. This picture-book biography of Zitkala-Sa, a young Sioux girl born in 1876 in South Dakota, adapts and paraphrases some of her own autobiographical writings to trace her life from youth to adulthood. Show less

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Grace Hopper

Grace Hopper

Queen of Computer Code

by Wallmark, Laurie

Book - 2017

Grace Hopper (née Murray), a girl with a keen mind and a determined attitude, grows up to become the "queen of computer code." Grace Hopper (née Murray), a girl with a keen mind and a determined attitude, grows up to become the "queen of computer code." Show less

Grace Hopper (née Murray), a girl with a keen mind and a determined attitude, grows up to become the "queen of computer code." Grace Hopper (née Murray), a girl with a keen mind and a determined attitude, grows up to become the "queen of computer code." Show less

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Pocket Full of Colors

Pocket Full of Colors

The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire

by Guglielmo, Amy

Book - 2017

From her imaginative childhood to her career as an illustrator, designer, and animator for Walt Disney Studios, Mary Blair wouldn't play by the rules. At ...Show more From her imaginative childhood to her career as an illustrator, designer, and animator for Walt Disney Studios, Mary Blair wouldn't play by the rules. At a time when studios wanted to hire men and think in black and white, Mary painted the world in color. Show less

From her imaginative childhood to her career as an illustrator, designer, and animator for Walt Disney Studios, Mary Blair wouldn't play by the rules. At ...Show more From her imaginative childhood to her career as an illustrator, designer, and animator for Walt Disney Studios, Mary Blair wouldn't play by the rules. At a time when studios wanted to hire men and think in black and white, Mary painted the world in color. Show less

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