Welcome to Women's History Month.
Here are some picture book biographies I've recently purchased for the library or been sent for review. Each of these books showcase determination, changing the rules, and hard work. They're all excellent additions to your school and public libraries.
A Jane Austen picture book and how she found her voice. She didn't like the popular works of the time, and used that to her advantage. Her experiences added depth to her voice, fleshing out her characters. I'm always interested in reading anything about Jane Austen. The illustrations are lovely. This book is charming.
* sent for review
Brenda Berkman wanted a job where she could help people and that was active. When she heard the announcement that the NYFD was finally going to allow women to take the exam, she signed up. She passed the written test and trained for the physical test. But she failed and so did every other woman. Brenda didn't let her failure stop her; she knew the test wasn't fair. And she spoke up. It wouldn't be the last time she spoke up either.
A great picture book about discrimination, determination, and breaking glass ceilings. This book is perfect for elementary school readers.
* Sent for review
Rosita grew up in Puerto Rico where she loved to sing and dance. But one day, she moved away with her mother leaving the rest of her family behind. They traveled to the United States where Rosita didn't fit in. She struggles to be happy and dancing makes her happy. She dances and she acts her way to Hollywood where she changes her name and plays roles she doesn't like. Until she does.
A great picture book about dancing, breaking down barriers, and making history.
Manon played hockey with her brothers but when her Dad needed a goalie for the game, he played his daughter. She fell in love and never looked back. She worked hard. She made leagues change their rules. She made her way to the professional leagues.
Another great book about sports and breaking barriers and changing the rules.
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