Women's History for Older Readers
Newsgirl
by Liza Ketchum

Set in California in 1850, twelve-year-old Amelia discovers that the bustling city is more hospitable and financially rewarding to working boys, thus cutting off her hair and transforming herself, Amelia joins a gang of newsboys, gets to work, and joins in the fun alongside her rambunctious friends.
Uprising
by Margaret Peterson Haddix

In 1927, at the urging of twenty-one-year-old Harriet, Mrs. Livingston reluctantly recalls her experiences at the Triangle Shirtwaist factory, including miserable working conditions that led to a strike, then the fire that took the lives of her two best friends, when Harriet, the boss’s daughter, was only five years old. 40,000 first printing.
Riding Freedom
by Pam Muñoz Ryan

A well-researched, fast-paced novel recounts the life of Charlotte "Charley" Parkhurst, a daring woman who became a stagecoach driver in the Wild West, as well as the first woman to vote in California, disguised as a man.
Hattie Big Sky
by Kirby Larson

After inheriting her uncle's homesteading claim in Montana, sixteen-year-old orphan Hattie Brooks travels from Iowa in 1917 to make a home for herself and encounters some unexpected problems related to the war being fought in Europe.
The evolution of Calpurnia Tate
by Jacqueline Kelly

Curious about the grasshoppers in her backyard in rural Texas, 11-year-old Calpurnia turns to her grandfather and avid naturalist for information and ends up with a newfound respect for the natural world, the way it operates, and the similarities it shares with her own life as the only daughter in a family with six brothers, in this coming-of-age tale set in 1899.
Chains
by Laurie Halse Anderson

When her former owner breaks his promise to set her free and ends up sending her to live with a cruel loyalist family at the start of the Revolutionary War, Isabel is heartbroken and so becomes determined to do whatever is necessary to win her freedom, including spying on her family to help the rebels win the war. 50,000 first printing.
Helen's eyes : a photobiography of Annie Sullivan, Helen Keller's teacher
by Marfe Ferguson Delano

An inspirational biography celebrates the remarkable life of Anne Mansfield Sullivan, a pioneering teacher who overcame disability and misfortune to become one of the most famous educators of all time known as the "Miracle Worker" due to her success with Helen Keller.
Flesh & blood so cheap : the Triangle fire and its legacy
by Albert Marrin

Describes the conditions in the textile industry in the early 20th century behind the fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company that led to the death of many young women, and explains its impact on the labor movement and on society
Yes she can! : women's sports pioneers
by Glenn Stout

Profiles five female athletes through history that overcame adversity and discrimination to become prominent players in their sports, including historic swimmer Trudy Ederle and NASCAR's Danica Patrick
Sweethearts of rhythm : the story of the greatest all-girl swing band in the world
by Marilyn Nelson

Despite the Jim Crow laws and discrimination they faced as women, this interracial, all-female jazz band broke out of their native Mississippi and hit the road with their unique sound to become one of the most famous bands of the 1940s.
Odetta, the queen of folk : The Queen of Folk
by Stephen Alcorn

A young person's introduction to the life and career of the legendary folk singer traces her Alabama childhood, early musical achievements and role in breaking artistic ground for other musicians. By the illustrator of the Coretta Scott King Honor-winning Let It Shine.
Red Bird sings : the story of Zitkala-éSa, Native American author, musician, and activist
by Gina Capaldi

Recounts the life and accomplishments of the author, musician, and activist best known as Zitkala-Sa (Redbird)
Independent dames : what you never knew about the women and girls of the American Revolution
by Laurie Halse Anderson

A superbly researched and illustrated celebration combines historical facts and humor to pay homage to the ladies who played important roles in the founding of our nation. By the creators of Thank You, Sarah. 20,000 first printing.
First Girl Scout : the life of Juliette Gordon Low
by Ginger Wadsworth

A 100th anniversary tribute to the Girl Scouts traces the story of founder Juliette (Daisy) Gordon Low, whose controversial efforts to encourage girls to consider professional futures and active citizenship were marked by her determination to include members with disabilities and different backgrounds. By the author of Words West. 20,000 first printing.
I'll pass for your comrade : women soldiers in the Civil War
by Anita Silvey

Explores the fascinating secret world of women Civil War soldiers: who they were, why they went to war, and how they managed their masquerade--giving readers an uncommon perspective on the Civil War and reviewing an often overlooked aspect of American history.
Claudette Colvin : twice toward justice
by Phillip M. Hoose

Presents the life of the Alabama teenager who played an integral but little-known role in the Montgomery bus strike of 1955-1956, once by refusing to give up a bus seat, and again, by becoming a plaintiff in the landmark civil rights case against the buscompany
Bylines : a photobiography of Nellie Bly
by Sue Macy

Examines the heroic life of Elizabeth Jane Cochran, a pioneering American journalist who, at the turn of the 20th century, not only made news herself for her very public life, but reported on the news makers of her time, exposing corruption and providing a travelogue of the many exotic locales she visited.
Dolores Huerta stands strong : the woman who demanded justice
by Marlene Targ Brill

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Anne Frank : her life in words and pictures from the archives of the Anne Frank House
by Menno Metselaar

Photos of the famous diary, school pictures and the rooms in which she lived with her family while hiding from the Nazis for two years are compiled in this moving biography about the short life and enduring spirit of this young girl and talented writer. Simultaneous.
Amelia lost : the life and disappearance of Amelia Earhart
by Candace Fleming

Tells the story of Amelia Earhart's life--as a child, a woman, and a pilot--and describes the search for her missing plane
HerStory : 50 women and girls who shook up the world
by Katherine Halligan

An empowering collection of profiles introduces 50 inspiring women, from astronauts and activists to musicians and mathematicians, who overcame challenges and limitations imposed on women to realize world-changing achievements.
Almost astronauts : the true story of the "Mercury 13" women
by Tanya Lee Stone

Provides the story of the thirteen women connected with NASA's Mercury 13 space mission, who braved prejudice and jealousy to make their mark and open the door for the female pilots and space commanders that would soon follow. Simultaneous.
Little leaders : bold women in black history
by Vashti Harrison

A biographical reference by a debut author and illustrator is based on her popular Instagram posts and shares the stories of 40 African-American women who shaped history. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
Muslim girls rise : inspirational champions of our time
by Saira Mir

Introduces nineteen Muslim women from all around the world who have found their callings in a vast range of fields, from social justice to competitive sports to the entertainment industry
Roses and radicals : the epic story of how American women won the right to vote
by Susan Zimet

An account of the work of brave activists who secured voting rights for women in America shares insights into the everyday prejudices that inhibited equal rights before 1920, profiling such notables as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony and Alice Paul while tracing the events that led up to the passage of the triumphant 19th Amendment. Simultaneous eBook.
Breaking Through : How Female Athletes Shattered Stereotypes in the Roaring Twenties
by Sue Macy

The award-winning author of Wheels of Change presents a timely account of the achievements of women athletes in the 1920s that describes how their defiance of period segregation and politics promoted women’s rights, redefined femininity and changed the course of history. Illustrations.