Celebrate Women’s History Month 2023
Artist: Maliha Abidi
Available at: Jiggy Puzzles
Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields. (Women’s History Month website).
Looking for both children’s and adult books to celebrate and honor women this month and beyond? This surface-scratching reference list below will lead to some great suggestions!
•Social Justice Books (a project of Teach for Change), promotes the best multicultural and social justice children’s books, as well as articles and books for educators. View their compiled list of books for every day of Women’s History Month.
•Community of Literary Magazines & Presses (CLMP), provides assistance and creates programs for independent literary publishers. View their annual WHM list of works, recommended by their members.
•Charlotte Mecklenburg Library (CML), has +20 branches throughout the Charlotte area. View their list of Powerful Women Leaders and Entrepreneurs for women, by women, who have succeeded in life and business.
•A Mighty Girl is the world’s largest collection of books, toys, movies, and music for parents, teachers, and [especially!] girls, dedicated to helping them grow smart, confident and corageous. Their amazing list of +100 new biographies (released since Feb ’22) is one to bookmark.
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