The Children’s Book Review
Published: February 28, 2013
In honor of Women’s History Month, join us in celebrating the lives of strong women by reading one of these fabulous non-fiction picture books. It’s important for us to nurture the minds of our young girls and boys with true stories of strong women whose dedication to their life’s journey proved invaluable to society.
Who Says Women Can’t Be Doctors?: The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell
By Tanya Lee Stone; Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman
Age Range: 5 – 8 years
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); First Edition edition (February 19, 2013)
Helen’s Big World: The Life of Helen Keller
By Doreen Rappaport; Illustrated by Matt Tavares
Age Range: 6 – 8 years
Hardcover: 48 pages
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH (October 16, 2012)
Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers’ Strkie of 1909
by Michelle Markel; Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
Age Range: 4 – 8 years
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Balzer + Bray (January 22, 2013)
Miss Moore Thought Otherwise: How Anne Carroll Moore Created Libraries for Children
By Jan Pinborough; Illustrated by Debby Atwell
Age Range: 6 – 9 years
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children (March 5, 2013)
Annie and Helen
By Deborah Hopkinson; Illustrated by Raul Colón
Age Range: 4 – 8 years
Hardcover: 48 pages
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade (September 11, 2012)
Heart on Fire: Susan B. Anthony Votes for President
by Ann Malaspina; Illustrated by Steve James
Age Range: 6 – 9 years
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (June 1, 2012)
