Wednesday August 26 is National Women’s Equality Day and we’re celebrating this important occasion the best way we know how – with  inspirational, fun books! Here are  three of our top picks for kids that celebrate women’s equality.

 

Amelia to Zora: Twenty-six Women Who Changed the World, Cynthia Chin-Lee

An A-Z book with a difference! Including entries as diverse as Dolores Huerta, Lena Horne and Maya Lin, Amelia to Zora is a celebration of 20^th century women who made vital contributions to the fields of art, science, journalism and beyond. Their incredible stories are told through compelling introductions and beautiful artwork, as well as quotes from the women themselves. Once you’ve read the book, RIF has a fun activity sheet to accompany it!

 

Rosie Revere, Engineer, Andrea Beaty & David Roberts

With her bright red polka-dot headscarf, budding engineer Rosie Revere embodies the “We Can Do It” spirit of the iconic Rosie the Riveter! Rosie’s great-great-great aunt used to build magnificent planes, but she’s never flown in one – so Rosie attempts to put that right! While things don’t quite go to plan, this vibrant story is a wonderful ode to creativity that sends out a message loud and clear: “The only true failure can come if you quit.”

 

 

 

Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World, Laurie Lawlor & Laura Beingessner

When biologist Rachel Carson began to ask questions about the environment, powerful men tried to keep her quiet. However, she refused to stay silent about the effect that chemicals were having on our world and published her book, Silent Spring, in 1962. It was a huge success, and it sparked a global movement to protect the environment. This book tells an important and inspiring story about a woman who became a voice for our beautiful great outdoors.

posted by Jon Purves

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