Inspire and empower young women this Women's History Month with these new titles, including a Newbery Medal-winning middle-grade novel, an activism handbook
designed for teen girls, and a collection of stories about young women who have made positive impacts on the world.These resources and many more are available in our category Kids and Youth-New and of Note.
Merci Suárez knew that sixth grade would be different, but she had no idea just how different. For starters, Merci is not like the other kids at her private school in Florida, because she and her older brother are scholarship students. And Merci's grandfather has been acting strangely lately— forgetting important things and even falling from his bike. No one in her family will tell Merci what's going on, so she's left to her own worries, while also feeling all on her own at school. In a coming-of-age tale full of humor and wisdom, award-winning author Meg Medina gets to the heart of the confusion and constant change that defines middle school—and the steadfast connection that defines family. Winner of the 2019 Newbery Medal.
by KaeLyn Rich and illustrated by Giulia Sagramola
Take on the world and make some serious change with this handbook to everything activism, social justice, and resistance. With in-depth guides to everything from picking a cause, planning a protest, and raising money to running dispute-free meetings, promoting awareness on social media, and being
an effective ally, Girls Resist! will show you how to be an effective leader. Veteran feminist organizer KaeLyn Rich shares tons of expertise that'll inspire you as much as it teaches you the ropes. Plus, quotes and tips from fellow teen girl activists show how they stood up for change in their communities. Grab this handbook to crush inequality, start a revolution, and resist!
You might know the stories of Malala Yousafzai, Anne Frank, Jazz Jennings, and Joan of Arc. But have you heard about Yusra Mardini, a Syrian refugee who swam a sinking boat to shore, saved twenty lives, then went on to compete as an Olympic swimmer? In Rad Girls Can, you'll learn about a diverse group of young women who are living rad lives, whether excelling in male-dominated sports like boxing, rock climbing, or skateboarding; speaking out against injustice and discrimination; expressing themselves through dance, writing, and music; or advocating for girls around the world.
