March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of women throughout history. While we often think about famous inventors, activists, and leaders, it’s also important to celebrate strong female characters in literature—especially the ones who inspire young readers to be brave, curious, and adventurous. In middle-grade books, these characters […]
March 1987 was the first designated Women’s History Month in the United States. President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the week of March 8, 1980, as the first Women’s History Week. This was followed by additional Women’s History Week observances that eventually became the month-long celebration recognizing the achievements and contributions of women. We found three books […]
Can you believe we’ve made it to March?! Besides marking the time when everything changed last year, March is also the month we celebrate Women’s History! Following International Women’s Day on March 8th, Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the many achievements women have contributed to our society. Whether you’re a parent of […]