- Monday, February 01, 2021
iRead features the best ebooks, eaudiobooks and print books for children and teens curated by the Children's Room and Teen Center staff.
From Vice President Kamala Harris to Michaela Goade, the first BIPOC woman to win a Caldecott medal, these are just a few of the women making history in 2021.
Let's be clear. Women have always made history. Sadly, they have been overshadowed, overlooked or just plain erased from many history books. But no more.
Whether its science, art, mapping a nation or running for president, women have worked and continue to work to create a better life, make a change or advocate for others.
Discover unsung heroes and (good) troublemakers in these books and appreciate the impact that women have made.
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available as an ebook through Overdrive
Women have always been a part of history, whether the history books tell it that way or not. This nonfiction collection contains the incredible achievements and life stories of 25 women from all over the globe throughout time. Each of the five sections celebrates the strength and courage of inspiring women that were rebels, scholars, villains, artists, and amazons. Teen and adult readers can find a new trailblazer to follow from Chinese pirate leader Ching Shih to African-American biker Bessie Stringfield to Italian progressive painter Artemisia Gentileschi and more.
Recommended by Alison Berry | Teen Center Associate
Request or download some of these great titles today. All you need is your Richland Library card (apply here), a laptop or mobile device and Wi-Fi access or you can request a physical copy online or by phone (803-799-9084).