#NF10for10
Role Makers & Rule Breakers: Making “Herstory”
Thanks to Cathy Mere and Mandy Robek for hosting another celebration of picture books! Every day is a great day for a picture book.
This year’s #nfpb10for10 list features strong women.
"Strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.
"Shaking Things Up 14 Young Women Who Changed the World
Written by Susan Hood with illustrations by Selina Alko, Sophie Blackall, Sara Palacios, Isabel Roxas,
Melissa Sweet and many more!
Written by Susan Hood with illustrations by Selina Alko, Sophie Blackall, Sara Palacios, Isabel Roxas,
Melissa Sweet and many more!
Susan Hood explores 14 inspiring rebels, activists, trail-blazers and role models.
The picture book has unique text structure with poetic verse, each illustrated by an
equally inspiring and talented female illustrators. The book is gift for all females.
The paired texts and poems are all complemented with additional resources that include:
famous lines, quotes, and a bonus timeline, author’s notes and opportunity for further
research.
The picture book has unique text structure with poetic verse, each illustrated by an
equally inspiring and talented female illustrators. The book is gift for all females.
The paired texts and poems are all complemented with additional resources that include:
famous lines, quotes, and a bonus timeline, author’s notes and opportunity for further
research.
"When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.” - Malala Yousafzai
Malala’s Magic Pencil- Written by Malala Yousafzai and illustrated by Kerascoet.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner wrote her first picture book (there are sure to be more) about
her childhood and her message. Like Malala's message, told with great voice and artwork
that is equally stunning. Gilded ink from represents the magic streaming from her pencil.
Must-have to discuss injustices in our world, with a real live role model.
her childhood and her message. Like Malala's message, told with great voice and artwork
that is equally stunning. Gilded ink from represents the magic streaming from her pencil.
Must-have to discuss injustices in our world, with a real live role model.
"To all the little girls who are watching, never doubt that you are valuable
and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue
and achieve your own dreams." - Hillary Clinton
and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue
and achieve your own dreams." - Hillary Clinton
Level the Playing the Field:The Past, Present, and Future of Women’s
Pro Sports
Pro Sports
Written By Kristina Rutherford
Hmmm… ever wonder why the pro experience is so different for a man than a woman?
Sports fans of all genders will have a chance to explore and reflect on opportunity, progress,
and women in sports! This takes a realistic and optimistic look at a world where women
hopefully one day be equal to men.
Kate Warne Pinkerton Detective-Sports fans of all genders will have a chance to explore and reflect on opportunity, progress,
and women in sports! This takes a realistic and optimistic look at a world where women
hopefully one day be equal to men.
"A strong woman is a woman determined to do something others are determined not be done"Marge Piercy
Written by Marissa Moss Illustrated by April Chu
Like many of Marissa Moss’s picture book biographies, this is another carefully researched
Like many of Marissa Moss’s picture book biographies, this is another carefully researched
story of a little-known, ground breaker. Kate Warne defied all expectations and became the
first female detective, determined, fearless and ready to do anything a man can do... better.
first female detective, determined, fearless and ready to do anything a man can do... better.
"Women are the real architects of society."—Harriet Beecher Stowe
The World is Not a Rectangle- Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid
Jeannette Winters celebrates architect Zaha Hadid. As a Muslim woman, Zaha faced
many obstacles, yet she succeeded in achieving her goals. Great book to use as a vehicle for
conversations about injustices due to religion, gender, ethnicity and the strength it takes to
overcome such adversity.
many obstacles, yet she succeeded in achieving her goals. Great book to use as a vehicle for
conversations about injustices due to religion, gender, ethnicity and the strength it takes to
overcome such adversity.
“The desire to reach the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise and most
possible.” – Maya Angelou
possible.” – Maya Angelou
Maya Lin- Artist -Architect of Light and Lines
Written by Jeanne Walker Harvey and Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk
This picture book looks at the Chinese- American sculptor/ visionary artist, world renowned
for her design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
for her design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity.
It's your place in the world; it's your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the
life you want to live. -Mae Jemison (check out Mae Among the Stars by Rhoda Ahmed)
It's your place in the world; it's your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the
life you want to live. -Mae Jemison (check out Mae Among the Stars by Rhoda Ahmed)
The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes-The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath
Written by Julia Finley Mosca and illustrated by Dainel Riely
This book celebrates a powerful woman who impacted medical history.
The curiosity and passion of Patricia Bath, the first African American female opthamologist,
was responsible for her creation of a laser probe for cataracts. She received a patent, and
advocated for an institute for the prevention of blindness. Told in rhyme, simple texts that
celebrates another “shero”!
The curiosity and passion of Patricia Bath, the first African American female opthamologist,
was responsible for her creation of a laser probe for cataracts. She received a patent, and
advocated for an institute for the prevention of blindness. Told in rhyme, simple texts that
celebrates another “shero”!
“You really can change the world, if you care enough.” Marian Wright Edeleman
Little Leaders-Bold Women in Black History
Written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison
I cheated a little, this is more than a picture book. Vashti Harrison’s debut is a collection of stories about
inspirational young leaders. The short stories/essays and back matter reference more leaders to learn from.
Much needed exploration of women and black history - all year long!
inspirational young leaders. The short stories/essays and back matter reference more leaders to learn from.
Much needed exploration of women and black history - all year long!
"Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you
believe." -Oprah
believe." -Oprah
Women Who Broke the Rules (Series)
Written by Kathleen Krull. Check out the many options:
http://www.kathleenkrull.com/women-who-broke-the-rules/
http://www.kathleenkrull.com/women-who-broke-the-rules/
"A feminist is anyone who recognizes the equality and full humanity of women & men."
—Gloria Steinem
Gloria’s Voice- Feminist, Activist, Leader by Aura Lewis
Gloria’s Voice- is the unofficial biography of Gloria Steinem. Learn about her life, and
the experiences that shaped who she is. With endnotes including page by page
information as to the inspiration behind the story.
the experiences that shaped who she is. With endnotes including page by page
information as to the inspiration behind the story.
Happy Reading!
@JoEllenMcCarthy
