With this diverse range of uplifting books, you can encourage your young reader to aim high in all areas of life and inspire the next generation of leaders..
Featuring both fiction and nonfiction titles, the books on this list give center stage to girls who changed the world in their own unique way — whether it's gaining the starring role in a school play, making headlines in the Children's March, or changing how the world thinks about environmental pollution through scientific discovery. All of these titles have the power to help your child discover the possibilities of dreaming big and why even just one voice can have a huge impact.
Whether you’re looking for lead characters your child can relate to or simply want to add more variety to their collection, the captivating female figures in these incredible stories will have your child striving for more.
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