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A Is for Ambitious
A Is for Ambitious
by Meena Harris; illustrated by Marissa Valdez

A is for ambitious—and so much more in this empowering picture book that reclaims words often used to undermine girls and women from A to Z. When they're ready to take on the world, ambitious readers will have the vocabulary to do so. 

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The Queen of Kindergarten
The Queen of Kindergarten
by Derrick Barnes; illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Instilled with confidence by her parents, a young girl has a great first day of kindergarten

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I'm Growing Great
I'm Growing Great
by Mechal Renee Roe

Girls' growth and positivity are celebrated in this garden-themed inspirational book

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Bloom
Bloom
by Ruth Forman; illustrated by Talia Skyles

An ode to African American girls as naturally beautiful in our human garden. Introduce young readers to the idea of self-love in a simple, playful rhythm with this luminous story where each little girl is as unique and beautiful as a blossoming flower.

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Born Hungry: Julia Child Becomes
Born Hungry: Julia Child Becomes "The French Chef"
by Alex Prud'homme; illustrated by Sarah Gree

Julia Child was born hungry, but she was not born a chef. In fact, Julia didn’t discover her passion for cooking until she had a life-changing luncheon in France and became determined to share her newfound love of food with everyone.

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Selena: Queen of Tejano Music
Selena: Queen of Tejano Music
by Silvia Lopez; illustrated by Paola Escobar

Selena’s music career began at the age of nine when she started singing in her family's band. People said that she would never make it in Tejano music, which was dominated by male performers. Selena was determined to prove them wrong.

Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama
by May Nakamura; illustrated by Alexandra Badiu

Get to know Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese artist known for her extensive use of polka dots and for her infinity installations.

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All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson
All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson
by Carole Boston Weatherford; illustrated by Ashley Evans

Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, is an inspiration and role model to children of all ages. Award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford tells her story of perseverance, dignity, and honor in this uplifting pict

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The Woman who Split the Atom: Lise Meitner
The Woman who Split the Atom: Lise Meitner
by Marissa Moss

This riveting story of the Jewish physicist who, after overcoming adversity, anti-Semitism and sexism, made a discovery that rocked the world. 

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Patsy Mink
Patsy Mink
by Tae Keller; illustrated by Gillian Flint

Introduces the first Asian American woman elected to Congress, who championed rights for women, children, immigrants and minorities, paving the way for many other women to succeed.