The Best Books to Read in Honor of Women’s History Month

Today is the first day of Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month recognizes and commemorates the important role women have played in our world’s history. This month is dedicated to reflecting on women’s contributions to society, which are often overlooked. Women’s History Month dates back to Santa Rosa, California, where it began as a local celebration in 1978. The celebration is held every March to commemorate the Women’s March in New York City in 1908, when women united for better living labor laws, conditions and the right to vote.

Celebrating women and learning about all that women have achieved, sacrificed and persevered through the years is inspiring and broadens the horizon of what is possible in the future. Because of our recent setbacks with women’s rights, it’s so important for young girls to understand what’s possible and have the faith and perspective to go ahead and make a difference.

Today, in honor of Women’s History Month, we celebrate all of the inspiring and influential trailblazers before us with the best books. If you’ve been looking for your next great book, check out one of the books below and feel empowered and uplifted by the women who came before us and who will go down in history.

Looking for more book recommendations? Check out our other book roundups: 20 Great Books by Black Authors and The Best Books of 2022.

The Best Books to Read in Honor of Women’s History Month

Misbehaving Woman by Anna-Marie Crowhurst

is the story of the past 100 years of the feminist movement – with all its achievements, flaws and future of the movement.If you’re looking for comprehensive content covering a larger time span and many issues, you’ll find misbehaving female Makes for an informative and entertaining read.

Hidden FiguresMargot Lee Shetterly

is a New York Times bestseller about the lives of three black female mathematicians whose work at NASA contributed to some of the most incredible space discoveries of their era. Hidden Figures is an inspiring story that highlights issues of race, discrimination, war, science and space. The film adaptation is almost as good as the book.

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This ancient historical novel tells of the daughter of the sun god Helios named When Circe is banished to a deserted island by gods who are afraid of her witchcraft, she discovers her own strength and at odds with the gods and gods who banished her. This story of love, loss, humanity, and unimaginable female power will simultaneously inspire and move you.

Brit Bennett’s Vanishing Half

It’s been on my list for a while and there’s no better time to read about it than Women’s History Month! The Vanishing Half tells the story of two twins and their very different lives – one living in the South with her daughter, the other pretending to be white while hiding her past from her husband and family. Eventually Lie catches up with the twins and they must face the past and how it affects the present. This story of race and the challenges Black women face highlights how our family histories follow us, but ultimately it is up to us to make our own way.

Ruth Bader Ginsberg My Own Words

There’s nothing like the iconic RBG to celebrate Women’s History Month Tackling topics such as gender equality, Supreme Court events, Judaism, law, lawyers, and understanding our nation’s Constitution on a global scale – Justice Ginsburg has a brilliant, wise, fresh, and fascinating perspective from which we can all draw study.

become michelle obama

i would like to read or listen Created again by Michelle Obama because it’s just that good. Her memoir includes beautiful storytelling, inspiring wisdom, and fascinating observations into the life of the first lady. Michelle is so refreshing, real and very smart. I love that she reads the audio versions of her books and feels connected and empowered by her story.

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood.

if you have seen The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu time to dig deeper novel. In this dystopian tale, “The Maid,” or servant Offred, is determined to both survive and escape the Republic of Gilead, which has taken over the government after a well-orchestrated terrorist attack killed the previous government. The story explores themes of power, gender, and religious politics with stunning characters and suspense.

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

This American classic will keep you coming back time and time again. The images of the March sisters in the New England Civil War are both warm and heartbreaking, and a beautiful story of love, loss, hope, and perseverance. Get the kids to read aloud at bedtime.

Code Girls: The Untold Stories of Female American Codebreakers of World War II by Liza Mundy

is the story of the women who worked behind the scenes code-breaking during World War II. Often overlooked by their male counterparts on the battlefield, these women, whose work is done in secret, have recently been rediscovered and honored for their heroic service and vital role in protecting our nation.

Anne Frank: Diary of a Teenage Girl by Anne Frank

Ever since I visited the secret annex where Anne Frank kept her diary while hiding out in Amsterdam, I have been completely captivated and heartbroken by her story. This incredible story of a young girl living during the Nazi regime in World War II gives us an up-close look at what it’s like to be a prisoner, cut off from the world and the courage, spirit and hope that Anne always has A beautiful tribute to the hardship and strength of women throughout the ages.

Witches: Salem 1692 by Eliza Foss

Witches: Salem 1692 is the story of the Salem witch trials that is part raw historical record and part psychological thriller. This insight into the reality behind the chaos of the Salem witch trials is refreshing and engaging.

Diane Marie Brown Black Candle Dress

black candle women is an entertaining fictional family drama that follows four generations of black women as they take root in New Orleans’ French Quarter in the 1950s. The women of Montrose, who currently reside in California, keep their magic to themselves. When Montrose’s daughter falls in love, the women are suddenly tasked with uncovering a family curse. This leads them on a journey of heartache, misunderstanding and letting go.

Jess Harriton’s Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Good Night Stories for Rebellious Girls Tells the stories of 100 of the most powerful women and how they paved the way for every woman after them. Together with a wide range of women from around the world, women and girls will feel inspired, empowered and energized to join the feminist movement and find their own way to change the world. This would make a great gift for a teenage girl!

What do you read during Women’s History Month? What are your favorite books celebrating women? Let us know in the comments below.