WOMEN'S HISTORY

Books for Younger Children

You forgot your skirt, Amelia Bloomer : a very improper story
by Corey, Shana
Amelia Bloomer does not behave the way nineteenth-century society tells her a proper lady should. For example, she introduces pantaloons to American women to save them from the discomfort of their heavy, tight dresses.

Grandma Lois remembers : an African-American family story
by Morris, Ann
An African American grandmother explains what it was like growing up in segregated Birmingham, Alabama to her grandson who lives in their Queens, New York.

Grandma Esther remembers : a Jewish-American family story
by Morris, Ann
Two Jewish girls learn about their heritage from their grandmother who was born in Lithuania, escaped Europe during World War II, and lived for a while in Israel.

Grandma Maxine remembers : a Native American family story
by Morris, Ann
A Shoshone grandmother relates family and cultural history to her granddaughter as they share their daily tasks on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming.

Grandma Francisca remembers : a Hispanic-American family story
by Morris, Ann
Eight-year-old Angelica learns about her family´s traditions and values through stories told by her grandmother Francisca.

Grandma Susan remembers : a British-American family story
by Morris, Ann
An English-American grandmother in Maine relates family and cultural history to her grandchildren.

Grandma Lai Goon remembers : a Chinese-American family story
by Morris, Ann
A Chinese-American grandmother relates family and cultural history from her life in Guangzhou, China to her grandchildren.

Dirt on their skirts : the story of the young women who won the world championship
by Rappaport, Doreen.
Read about one of baseball´s shining moments,when a group of outstanding female athletes participate in the 1946 championship game of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

Dinner at Aunt Connie's house
by Ringgold, Faith
Dinner at Aunt Connie´s is even more special than usual when Melody meets not only her newly adopted cousin, but twelve inspiring African-American women who step out of their portraits and join the family for dinner.

Jewels
by Rochelle, Belinda
During Lea Mae´s annual summer visit her great-grandmother ´Ma Dear tells her wonderful stories about their family members and the past, stories that are jewels of African-American history.