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Cutright, Patricia J.

Summary: "Twelve biographies of Indigenous women who, as modern-day warriors, have infused their communities with strength and leadership. The women overcame unimaginable hardships--racial and gender discrimination, abuse, and extreme poverty--only to rise to great heights in the fields of politics, science, education, and community activism"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 7th Generation Native Voices 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 920 CUT

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA 973 CUT

Mahoney, Ellen Voelckers

Summary: "[Profiles] fifteen . . . women have made great strides in the field of food, whether it's coming up with meals for astronauts to eat in space, operating a 20-acre farm, hosting a food podcast, or fighting for food rights"--Provided by publisher.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2023

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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 920 MAH

Woodward, Kay

Summary: Profiles twenty-five female trailblazers who overcame huge obstacles, including Catherine the Great, Zaha Hadid, and Valentina Tereshkova.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Carlton Books Limited 2018

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Clinton, Chelsea

Summary: Profiles the lives of thirteen women who have left their mark on world history, including Caroline Herschel, Marie Curie, Mary Verghese, and Malala Yousafzai.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2018

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 CLI

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Around Clinton

Fischer, Jean

Summary: This collection of 100 extraordinary stories of women of faith--from the Bible, history, and today--will empower them to know and understand how women have made a difference in the world and how much smaller our faith (and the biblical record) would be without them. Featuring full-page, colorful illustrations alongside the true stories of amazing women like Lydia, Naomi, Rahab, Rebekah, Jane...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Shiloh Kidz, an imprint of Barbour Publishing, Inc. 2018

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 FIS

Favilli, Elena

Summary: "Contains one hundred biographies of immigrant women who left their birth countries for a multitude of reasons: some for new opportunities, some out of neccessity. Readers will learn about Madeleine Albright, Asma Khan, Carmen Miranda, Rihanna, and many more. From chefs and surgeons, to musicians and politicians, to champions of judo and chess, these extraordinary figures will inspired girls...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Rebel Girls 2020

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J920 FAV

Lassieur, Allison

Summary: "From the fearless to the feared, discover 25 women who dared. Dared to conquer their dreams, win wars, discover sights unseen, and more. Readers will learn about bold women who were determined to achieve something great in the face of adversity"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Compass Point Books a capstone imprint 2019

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J920 LAS

Clinton, Chelsea

Summary: Engaging artwork accompanies inspiring text in this STEM-focused addition to the #1 New York times best-selling She Persisted series that introduces readers to women scientists who didn't listen to those who told them "no" and who used their smarts, skills and persistence to discover, invent, create, and explain.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920.72 CLI

Speregen, Devra Newberger

Summary: "Series continuation, biographies of women in history"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920.72 SPE

McCully, Emily Arnold

1 hold on 1 copy

Summary: "Prepare to discover new heroes among these twenty-one women who challenged the status quo, championed others, and made their voices heard. From Jane Addams to Alice Waters, from groundbreaking artists and social justice advocates to scientific pioneers and business innovators, a strong thread of trailblazing women runs through American history. Written in compelling, accessible prose and...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Disney/Hyperion 2018

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Summary: "Wonder Woman has been an inspiration for decades, and while not everyone would choose her star-spangled outfit for themselves, her compassion and fairness are worthy of emulation. We'll be presenting tales of the real-world heroes who take up Diana's mantle and work in the fields of science, sports, activism, diplomacy, and more!"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: DC Comics 2021

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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 920.72 WON

Dunn, Dinah

Summary: "Read 10 stories of brave women whose adventures have taken them around the world"--Back cover.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Rebel Girls, Inc. 2023

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 920 DUN

Drimmer, Stephanie Warren

Summary: "Everybody needs a role model! Discover true stories of superstars, war heroes, world leaders, gusty gals, and everyday women who changed the world. From Sacagawea to Mother Teresa, Annie Oakley to Malala Yousafzai, these famous women hiked up their pants and petticoats and charged full-speed ahead to prove girls are just as tough as boys...maybe even tougher. Complete with amazing images and a...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2016

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Adult, Call number: J920 NAT

Harris, Duchess

Summary: When black bus rider Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger in 1955, she helped ignite a civil rights struggle across the country. Examines this historic event from multiple perspectives, including those of Parks herself, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., and Parks's husband, Raymond.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2018

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J323.092 HAR

Williams, Marcia

Summary: "They're activists and explorers, scientists and writers and more. And they're all women: Cleopatra, Boudicca, Joan of Arc, Elizabeth I, Mary Wollstonecraft, Jane Austen, Florence Nightingale, Marie Curie, Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Anne Frank, Wangari Maathai, Mae C. Jemison, Cathy Freeman, and Malala Yousafzai, to name just a few. Marcia Williams, through her lively...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 WIL

Dunn, Dinah

Summary: "Read 10 stories of musical women who brought the songs you love to life"--Back cover.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Rebel Girls, Inc. 2023

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 920 DUN

Sebastian, Marissa

Summary: "Book about girls who have achieved remarkable feats, meant to empower today's girls"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.4092 SEB

Dunn, Dinah

Summary: "Meet 10 creative women who have made an impact with their art"--Back cover.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Rebel Girls, Inc. 2023

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 920 DUN

Mochizuki, Ken

Summary: "A powerful biography of Michi Weglyn, the Japanese American fashion designer whose activism fueled a movement for recognition of and reparations for America's World War II concentration camps. The daughter of Japanese immigrants, Michi Nishiura Weglyn was confined in Arizona's Gila River concentration camp during World War II. She later became a costume designer for Broadway and worked as the...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company 2023

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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 WEG

Obama, Michelle

Summary: "This volume for young people is an honest and fascinating account of Michelle Obama's life led by example. She shares her views on how all young people can help themselves as well as help others, no matter their status in life. She asks readers to realize that no one is perfect, and that the process of becoming is what matters, as finding yourself is ever evolving. In telling her story with...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Delacorte Press 2021

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Summary: "Each captivating story is told in Rebel Girls' signature fairy tale style and paired with a bold, full-page portrait. Young writers, editors, and arists from all over the world contributed to this book, making it by, for, and about young women today."--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Rebel Girls 2022

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De Laurentiis Johnston, Julia

Summary: "A thrilling look at 25 female adventurers from around the world who made their marks on history. Women have long been badass adventurers, loop the looping as trick pilots or braving the grueling climb to the top of Mount Everest. But their stories have not always got the recognition they deserve. Here are the stories of 25 remarkable women who have soared the skies, climbed the world's highest...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 DE L

Freeman, Martha

Summary: "A collection of biographies of twenty groundbreaking women scientists who were curious kids and grew up to make incredible discoveries."--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2020

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Jenner, Caryn

Summary: Shares the experiences of important women in history, including Aung San Suu Kyi, Arianna Huffington, and Madam C.J. Walker.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 JEN

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