4 Great Kids Books Celebrating Women’s History

Every Women's History Month has a theme. This year's is "women providing healing; women promoting hope." Read about these many extraordinary women teaching our children to go after their dreams and live a big life…

Mary Wears What She Wants by Keith Negley. A true story about a girl in the mid-1800's who refused to wear dresses. Mary Edwards Walker had an idea; she would wear pants. A great story about an activist, future civil war doctor and forward thinker. Recommended for infants.

Out of This World: The Surreal Art of Leonora Carrington by Michelle Markel. Leonora's parents wanted her to be a proper English lady, but Leonora wanted to draw and create. This gorgeously illustrated depicts an artist who followed her dreams, used her talents and thought out outside-of-the-box. Recommended for toddlers.

Pass Go and Collect $200: The Real Story of How Monopoly Was Invented by Tanya Lee Stone. Did you know a woman, Lizzie Magie, invented Monopoly, one of the world's most famous board games? Readers will learn about social themes, marketing strategy and the trailblazing woman who started it all. Recommended for elementary schoolers.

Wild Girl: How to Have Incredible Outdoor Adventures by Helen Skelton. Bike the South Pole? Kayak down the Amazon? Let real life adventurer Helen Skelton show you how to dream big, prepare, and get outside/ Recommended for tweens.