Over the past few years, more and more books have started to come out about strong girls and women. And it's awesome! There are so many excellent books about both amazing women in history and smart,...
Category: Picture Books
My oldest child has always been a social butterfly. I knew from a young age we'd have to talk about interacting with strangers -- early and often. I aim to be more free range in my parenting, so I...
Some of the very best athletes in the world are women. However, despite their skill and dedication, many women have had to overcome bias and bigotry to receive the same opportunities as male...
Purim is a Jewish festival that has its roots in the biblical story of Esther. The celebration commemorates Queen Esther and her boldness, which saved the Hebrew people from Haman's plan to eliminate...
Growing up, I learned about a few African-American women in school: Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks. These three women have made important contributions to our society, but there are many...
"There are no trains in this story!" This was my youngest son's reaction when I brought home a stack of books about the Underground Railroad. My boys quickly learned, however, that while this...
