Books with Stories of Extraordinary Women

Last updated: September 19, 2023

Biographies of women and girls who've made their mark on history make great reading for girls and boys. With short takes and vibrant art, these books are inspiring all kids to dream big and work hard to accomplish great things. The profiled women have broken barriers in science, the arts, politics, and more. Their stories show kids women who made a difference in the past and encourage kids to soar in the future. To find more awesome life stories, check out our lists of Biographies and Civil Rights Books.

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She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History Poster Image

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She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History

age 4+

Inspiring tales of great women who followed their dreams.

Chelsea Clinton Picture Book (2018)

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Girls looking through microscope and binoculars

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She Persisted in Science: Brilliant Women Who Made a Difference

age 4+

Inspiring bios of diverse pioneering women scientists.

Chelsea Clinton Biography (2022)

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She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game Poster Image

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She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game

age 4+

Lively stories of girls who broke barriers, smashed records.

Chelsea Clinton Picture Book (2020)

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She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World Poster Image

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She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World

age 4+

Short, inspiring profiles of groundbreaking women.

Chelsea Clinton Picture Book (2017)

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Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code

age 6+

Inspiring bio of woman who published first computer code.

Rebel Girls Biography (2019)

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Bold & Brave: Ten Heroes Who Won Women the Right to Vote Poster Image

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Bold & Brave: Ten Heroes Who Won Women the Right to Vote

age 6+

Lively tales of 10 who led fight for women's voting rights.

Kirsten Gillibrand Biography (2018)

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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2

age 6+

Stunning collection spotlights more bold girls and women.

Francesca Cavallo , Elena Favilli Biography (2017)

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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, Book 1

age 6+

Inspiring, kid-friendly tales of extraordinary women.

Elena Favilli , Francesca Cavallo Biography (2016)

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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic Poster Image

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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic

age 6+

Inspiring stories of girls who became important Black women.

Lilly Workneh Biography (2021)

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Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our Time Poster Image

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Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our Time

age 6+

Lively bios of remarkable Muslim women inspire, entertain.

Saira Mir Picture Book (2019)

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Rebel Girls Lead: 25 Tales of Powerful Women Poster Image

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Rebel Girls Lead: 25 Tales of Powerful Women

age 6+

Exciting biographies of women leaders sure to inspire.

Rebel Girls Biography (2021)

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She Persisted: Claudette Colvin Poster Image

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She Persisted: Claudette Colvin

age 6+

Well-crafted story telling of a teen civil rights hero.

Lesa Cline-Ransome , Chelsea Clinton History (2021)

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She Persisted: Harriet Tubman Poster Image

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She Persisted: Harriet Tubman

age 6+

Humanizing story of a fierce, tender, trailblazing woman.

Andrea Davis Pinkney , Chelsea Clinton Biography (2021)

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Helen Keller reading braille

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She Persisted: Helen Keller

age 6+

Inspiring story of blind and deaf advocate for equal access.

Courtney Sheinmel Biography (2021)

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She Persisted: Sally Ride Poster Image

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She Persisted: Sally Ride

age 6+

Inspiring biography of a groundbreaking female astronaut.

Atia Abawi , Chelsea Clinton Biography (2021)

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She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor Poster Image

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She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor

age 6+

Engrossing look at first Latina Supreme Court justice.

Meg Medina , Chelsea Clinton Biography (2021)

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Girls looking at a woman petting cattle

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She Persisted: Temple Grandin

age 6+

Inspiring biography of brave woman with autism.

Lyn Miller-Lachmann , Chelsea Clinton Biography (2022)

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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World Poster Image

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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World

age 7+

Inspiring tales of women pursuing dreams in a new land.

Elena Favilli Biography (2020)

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Ketanji Brown Jackson: A Justice for All cover: illustrated image of Ketanji Brown Jackson smiling in a justice robe in front of the Supreme Court building with an American flag waving in the background.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson: A Justice for All

age 7+

Poetic tribute to groundbreaking judge's journey.

Tami Charles Picture Book (2023)

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Rad American Women A-Z: Rebels, Trailblazers, and Visionaries Who Shaped Our History ... and Our Future! Poster Image

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Rad American Women A-Z: Rebels, Trailblazers, and Visionaries Who Shaped Our History ... and Our Future!

age 7+

Artful profiles of groundbreakers are fresh, inspiring.

Kate Schatz Biography (2015)

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