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Born Curious by Martha Freeman; Katy Wu (Illustrator)
The scientists and mathematicians in Born Curious sought answers to these and many other fascinating questions. And it’s lucky for us they did. Without their vision, insight, and hard work, the world would be a sicker, dirtier, and more dangerous place.
The Boy and the Bindi by Vivek Shraya; Rajni Perera (Illustrator)
In rhyming text, a young Hindu boy asks his mother about the dot, or bindi, that she wears above her nose on her forehead. She describes why she wears it, and offers the boy his own yellow bindi that watches over him, reminds him he is special and beautiful, and helps him be true.
A Computer Called Katherine by Suzanne Slade; Veronica Miller Jamison (Illustrator)
Katherine knew it was wrong that African Americans didn't have the same rights as others--as wrong as 5+5=12. She knew it was wrong that people thought women could only be teachers or nurses--as wrong as 10-5=3. And she proved everyone wrong by zooming ahead of her classmates, starting college at fifteen, and eventually joining NASA, where her calculations helped pioneer America's first manned flight into space, its first manned orbit of Earth, and the world's first trip to the moon!
The Girl with a Mind for Math by Julia Finley Mosca; Daniel Rieley (Illustrator)
Presents a rhyming picture-book biography of Raye Montague who, after touring a German submarine in the 1940s, decided to become an engineer. Facing sexism and racism, Montague persisted in her career, and in her greatest accomplishment, wrote a computer program that designed a submarine in just nineteen hours.
Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly; Laura Freeman (Illustrator)
Presents a picture book profiling four African-American women mathematicians--Katherine, Dorothy, Mary, and Christine--who were hired by NASA to do the math work that would help the U.S. send the first astronauts into space.
Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai; Kerascoët (Illustrator)
Presents a picture book featuring the true story of the childhood of Malala Yousafzai and how she used her pen and her writing to speak out for the right for girls to get an education in Afghanistan.
Julián Is a Mermaid by Jessica Love (Illustrator)
Sparse text and colorful illustrations tell the story of a young boy named Julián who dreams of being a mermaid after seeing three women on a subway with mermaid-like gowns. He dresses up at home and his supportive abuela then takes him to a parade of similar people dressed like him.
Just Like Me by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Lyrical text and colorful illustrations depict young girls of various races expressing their feelings, desires, and ambitions.
Maya Lin by Jeanne Walker Harvey
The bold story of Maya Lin, the visionary artist-architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Mae among the Stars by Roda Ahmed; Stasia Burrington (Illustrator)
Little Mae’s curiosity, intelligence, and determination, matched with her parents' encouraging words, paved the way for her incredible success at NASA as the first African American woman to travel in space.
Noisemakers by Kazoo Magazine; Erin Bried (Editor)
Presents a collection of comics detailing the lives of women who stood up for their beliefs and in the process changed the world including Wangari Maathai, Hedy Lamarr, Junko Tabei, Julia Child, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Ida Lewis.
Shark Lady by Jess Keating; Marta Alvarez Miguens (Illustrator)
Presents an illustrated true story of pioneer ichthyologist Eugenie Clark. As a young girl, Clark loved sharks and devoted her life to studying them despite being told that women shouldn't become scientists.
Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different by Ben Brooks; Quinton Winter (Illustrator)
Presents a collection of seventy-six stories about famous and lesser-known men from the past to the present who have made a great impact on the world to make it a better place with generosity, compassion, and believing in themselves--including Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa, Frederick Douglass, James Earl Jones, and Ludwig van Beethoven.
Teddy's Favorite Toy by Christian Trimmer; Madeline Valentine (Illustrator)
Teddy has a lot of cool toys. But his very favorite doll has the best manners, the sickest fighting skills, and a fierce sense of style. Then one morning, something truly awful happens. And there’s only one woman fierce enough to save the day. Can Teddy’s mom reunite Teddy with his favorite toy?
Pink Is for Boys by Robb Pearlman; Eda Kaban (Illustrator)
Pink is for boys . . . and girls . . . and everyone! This timely and beautiful picture book rethinks and reframes the stereotypical blue/pink gender binary and empowers kids-and their grown-ups-to express themselves in every color of the rainbow.
The World Is Not a Rectangle by Jeanette Winter (Illustrator)
Growing up in Baghdad, Iraq, Zaha Hadid dreamed of designing her own cities. After studying architecture in London, she opened her own studio but as a Muslim woman faced many obstacles. Determined to succeed, she went on to design buildings all over the world.
Born Curious by
The scientists and mathematicians in Born Curious sought answers to these and many other fascinating questions. And it’s lucky for us they did. Without their vision, insight, and hard work, the world would be a sicker, dirtier, and more dangerous place.
The Boy and the Bindi by
In rhyming text, a young Hindu boy asks his mother about the dot, or bindi, that she wears above her nose on her forehead. She describes why she wears it, and offers the boy his own yellow bindi that watches over him, reminds him he is special and beautiful, and helps him be true.
A Computer Called Katherine by
Katherine knew it was wrong that African Americans didn't have the same rights as others--as wrong as 5+5=12. She knew it was wrong that people thought women could only be teachers or nurses--as wrong as 10-5=3. And she proved everyone wrong by zooming ahead of her classmates, starting college at fifteen, and eventually joining NASA, where her calculations helped pioneer America's first manned flight into space, its first manned orbit of Earth, and the world's first trip to the moon!
The Girl with a Mind for Math by
Presents a rhyming picture-book biography of Raye Montague who, after touring a German submarine in the 1940s, decided to become an engineer. Facing sexism and racism, Montague persisted in her career, and in her greatest accomplishment, wrote a computer program that designed a submarine in just nineteen hours.
Hidden Figures by
Presents a picture book profiling four African-American women mathematicians--Katherine, Dorothy, Mary, and Christine--who were hired by NASA to do the math work that would help the U.S. send the first astronauts into space.
Malala's Magic Pencil by
Presents a picture book featuring the true story of the childhood of Malala Yousafzai and how she used her pen and her writing to speak out for the right for girls to get an education in Afghanistan.
Julián Is a Mermaid by
Sparse text and colorful illustrations tell the story of a young boy named Julián who dreams of being a mermaid after seeing three women on a subway with mermaid-like gowns. He dresses up at home and his supportive abuela then takes him to a parade of similar people dressed like him.
Just Like Me by
Lyrical text and colorful illustrations depict young girls of various races expressing their feelings, desires, and ambitions.
Maya Lin by
The bold story of Maya Lin, the visionary artist-architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Mae among the Stars by
Little Mae’s curiosity, intelligence, and determination, matched with her parents' encouraging words, paved the way for her incredible success at NASA as the first African American woman to travel in space.
Noisemakers by
Presents a collection of comics detailing the lives of women who stood up for their beliefs and in the process changed the world including Wangari Maathai, Hedy Lamarr, Junko Tabei, Julia Child, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Ida Lewis.
Shark Lady by
Presents an illustrated true story of pioneer ichthyologist Eugenie Clark. As a young girl, Clark loved sharks and devoted her life to studying them despite being told that women shouldn't become scientists.
Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different by
Presents a collection of seventy-six stories about famous and lesser-known men from the past to the present who have made a great impact on the world to make it a better place with generosity, compassion, and believing in themselves--including Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa, Frederick Douglass, James Earl Jones, and Ludwig van Beethoven.
Teddy's Favorite Toy by
Teddy has a lot of cool toys. But his very favorite doll has the best manners, the sickest fighting skills, and a fierce sense of style. Then one morning, something truly awful happens. And there’s only one woman fierce enough to save the day. Can Teddy’s mom reunite Teddy with his favorite toy?
Pink Is for Boys by
Pink is for boys . . . and girls . . . and everyone! This timely and beautiful picture book rethinks and reframes the stereotypical blue/pink gender binary and empowers kids-and their grown-ups-to express themselves in every color of the rainbow.
The World Is Not a Rectangle by
Growing up in Baghdad, Iraq, Zaha Hadid dreamed of designing her own cities. After studying architecture in London, she opened her own studio but as a Muslim woman faced many obstacles. Determined to succeed, she went on to design buildings all over the world.