Empowering children’s books for International Women’s Day

Rebel Girls: Powerful Pairs (Rebel Girls Inc. RRP £6.99)
25 tales of mothers and daughters, from Emmeline, Christabel and Sylvia Pankhurst to Prue Leith and her filmmaker daughter Li-Da Kruger.

Little People, Big Dreams: Gloria Steinem by Maria Sanchez Isabel Vergara (Frances Lincoln, RRP £9.99)
Find out why the famous feminist and activist felt compelled to fight for women's rights from such a young age.

Emma Watson by Anna Doherty (Hachette, RRP £12.99)
The latest in the Fantastically Feminist (and Totally True) Story series looks at actor and activist Watson, who began her film career aged nine.

Fantastically Great Women Artists and their Stories by Kate Pankhurst (Bloomsbury, RRP £6.99)
Biographies of talented women in the art world, from Faith Ringgold and Dame Laura Knight to Peggy Guggenheim.

Work It, Girl: Beyoncé by Caroline Moss (Frances Lincoln, RRP £9.99)
Find out how Ms Knowles went from shy schoolgirl to international icon and learn how to follow her lead in the music industry.

Great Lives in Graphics: Jane Austen (Button Books, RRP £9.99)
This excellent series featuring biographies realised through infographics is perfect for reluctant readers aged 8 to 12.

What Are Little Girls Made Of?: Nursery Rhymes for Feminist Times by Jeanne Willis (Nosy Crow, RRP £9.99)
No kissing girls and making them cry for Georgie Porgie and the queen puts Humpty Dumpty together again.

Counting on Katherine by Helaine Becker (Pan Macmillan, RRP £7.99)
An authorised biography of NASA 'computer' Katherine Johnson, one of the mathematicians behind the Apollo moon landings.

Harriet Tubman by Kitson Jazynka (DK, RRP £6.99)
Discover the inspirational life story of nurse and activist Tubman who guided over 700 slaves through the 'Underground Railroad' to freedom.

Girls Can Do Anything by Caryl Hart (Scholastic, RRP £6.99)
Empowering picture book detailing all the things that girls can do – climb a mountain, fly a rocket, explore a jungle – in short, everything!

ABC What Can She Be? by Sugar Snap Studio (Walter Foster Jr, RRP £10.99)
Anything she wants: from astronaut to zoologist, via chef, engineer, librarian and Vice President of the US!

Nina by Traci N. Todd (Scribe Publications, RRP £12.99)
Beautifully illustrated life story of Eunice Waymon, a girl who sang before she could talk and went on to become icon and activist Nina Simone.

Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai (Penguin Random House, RRP £7.99)
Debut children's book from the amazing Malala, which records her journey to Nobel Peace Prize winner in her own words.

Corpse Talk: Groundbreaking Women by Adam and Lisa Murphy (David Fickling, RRP £9.99)
One for fans of Horrible Histories – this women-only edition of the innovative series sees the author interview dead famous people.

Little Leaders: Visionary Women Around the World by Vashti Harrison (Penguin, RRP £7.99)
Yet another brilliant read from Harrison, focusing on 40 female creators, from actor/inventor Hedy Lamarr to architect Zaha Hadid.

Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code by Jestine Ware (Rebel Girls, RRP £7.99)
A fictional biography of the world's first computer programmer, and daughter of Lord Byron, Ada Lovelace.

Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote by Andrea Beaty (Abrams, RRP £8.99)
The latest edition in the brilliant Questioneers series explores elections and the importance of democracy.

Little People, Big Dreams: Greta Thunberg by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Anke Weckmann (Frances Lincoln, RRP £9.99)
The young Swedish environmental activist is Kitty's current favourite in the brilliant LPBD series.

100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World by Elena Favilli (Rebel Girls, RRP £25)
Another fantastic collection of rebel girls appear in the latest tome - from Josephine Baker to Anna Wintour.

Great Lives in Graphics: Cleopatra (Button Books, RRP £9.99)
Excellent new series of biographies realised through infographics – see also Anne Frank.

Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet by Kate Pankhurst (Bloomsbury, RRP £6.99)
The fourth in Pankhurst's Fantastically Great... series looks at women who have worked with the natural world and against climate breakdown.

Little People, Big Dreams: Astrid Lindgren by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Linzie Hunter (Frances Lincoln, RRP £9.99)
The ever-popular LPBD series continues with the story of bookworm and writer Lingdren, creator of the brilliant strong girl Pippi Longstocking.

The Bigger Picture: Women Who Changed the Art World by Sophia Bennett (Tate, RRP £14.99)
An excellent exploration of women working in the arts for older children, with biographies of over thirty artists and interviews with artists, including Yayoi Kusama and Paula Rego.

Little Guides to Great Lives: Anne Frank by Isabel Thomas, illustrate by Paola Escobar (Laurence King, RRP £8.99)
We love these beautifully illustrated 'Little Guides' – this one tells the tragic story of young diarist Anne Frank.

Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by David Roberts (Abrams, RRP £12.99)
There's a new Questioneer in town! Sofia is a young activist who, after an accident, campaigns to turn a local landfill site into a community park.

The Fantastically Feminist (and totally true) story of Mathematician Extraordinaire Ada Lovelace by Anna Doherty (Hachette, RRP £12.99)
Cool, comic book-style retelling of the life of the world's first computer programmer, Lovelace.

Work It, Girl: Blast off into space like Mae Jemison by Caroline Moss, illustrated by Sinem Erkas (Frances Lincoln, RRP £9.99)
The tale of a little girl who grew up loving science, wondered why there were no women at the Apollo moon landings and decided she was going to go into space.

Greta and the Giants by Zoe Tucker (Frances Lincoln, RRP £6.99)
Printed on 100% recycled paper, with 3% of the cover price going to Greenpeace UK, this story book inspired by climate activist Greta Thunberg tells the story of a young girl protesting against the destruction of forests.

Fierce, Fearless & Free: Girls in Myths and Legends around the world by Lari Don (Bloomsbury, RRP £6.99)
Traditional tales from around the globe that turn the idea of handsome princes rescuing damsels in distress on their heads with their clever, strong and courageous heroines.

The Unstoppable Letty Pegg by Iszi Lawrence (Bloomsbury, RRP £6.99)
Exciting and educational historical adventure about a young girl, Lettice Pegg, whose mother is a suffragette. Set in 1910, it rather surprisingly features jiu jitsu and roller skates!

Along Came Coco by Eva Byrne
(Abrams, RRP £11.99)
Gorgeously illustrated look at the life of fashion designer Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel who rebelled against the norm to create her own style.

Brilliant Ideas from Wonderful Women by Aitziber Lopez
(Wide Eyed Editions, RRP £11.99)
Did you know that the windscreen wiper, disposable nappies, the syringe and wi-fi were all invented by women? Find out about 15 fabulous female inventions and inventors.

The Brontës by Anna Doherty
(Wren & Rook, RRP £12.99)
Fun retelling of the lives of original rebel girls, the Bronté sisters: Emily, Charlotte and Anne.

Little People, Big Dreams: Vivienne Westwood by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vergara (Frances Lincoln, RRP £9.99)
The story of the iconic designer is a lesson in working to achieve your dreams, while staying true to your beliefs.

Work It, Girl! Run The Show Like CEO Oprah Winfrey by Caroline Moss (Wide Eyed Editions, RRP £9.99)
Discover the life story of billionaire media mogul Oprah and find out how to apply her wisdom to your own life.

The Bluest of Blues by Fiona Robinson
(Abrams, RRP £12.99)
Beautiful biography of botanist Anna Atkins, who became the first person to publish a photography book.

Stars & Poppy Seeds by Romana Romanyshyn
(Tate, RRP £11.99)
The daughter of a mathematician wonders if she'll ever be able to count all the stars in the sky.

F is for Feminism: An Alphabet Book of Empowerment by Carolyn Suzuki (Ladybird, RRP £6.99)
An alternative A to Z, featuring thought-provoking words such as activism, compassion and equality.

Step Into Your Power by Jamia Wilson, illustrated by Andrea Pippins (Wide Eyed Editions, RRP £14.99)
Fantastic guide to making the most of your talents to achieve great things from the authors of Young, Gifted and Black.

Born to Ride: A Story About Bicycle Face by Larissa Theule (Abrams Books for Young Readers, RRP £12.99)
The tale of one girl's quest to prove she can do whatever boys can, set against the backdrop of the suffrage movement.

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2 by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo (Timbuktu Labs, RRP £25).
The much-anticipated sequel is here with women as diverse as Boudicca and Beyonce, Ruby Bridges and Rosalind Franklin.

HerStory: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook the World by Katherine Halligan (Nosy Crow, RRP £16.99).
Exploring the early lives of inspirational women and girls from Anne Frank to  Malala Yousafzai.

Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
by Vashti Harrison (Puffin, RRP £12.99).
Fantastic debut exploring 40 boundary-breaking women from Mary Seacole to Diane Abbott.

Fantastically Great Women Who Made History
by Kate Pankhurst (Bloomsbury, RRP £6.99).
Brilliant follow up looks at a diverse selection of women from Mary Wollstonecroft to Pochahontas.

Little Feminist Board Book Set by Lydia Ortiz and Emily Kleinman (Mudpuppy Press, RRP £12.99).
Because it's never too early to introduce the concepts of feminism: four bright board books.

Women in Sport: Fifty Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win by Rachel Ignotofsky (Wren & Rook, RRP £12.99).
Trailblazing women from across the sporting spectrum from tennis player Billie Jean King to boxer Nicola Adams.

Ada Twist, Scientist
by Andrea Beaty (Abrams, RRP £13.99).
A great read for budding scientists, the tale of curious Ada on a mission to find answers to searching questions.

Little People, Big Dreams: Ada Lovelace
by Isabel Sanchez Vegara (Frances Lincoln, RRP £9.99).
The story of the first computer programmer, Ada Lovelace, should encourage the coders of the future.

Women Who Dared: 52 Fearless Daredevils, Adventurers and Rebels by Linda Skeers (Source Books, RRP £12.99).
Focusing on bravery – think aviator Bessie Coleman and photographer Margaret Bourke-White.

A Galaxy of Her Own: Amazing Stories of Women in Space by Libby Jackson (Century, RRP £16.99).
Out-of-this-world tales of astronomical women from astronauts to the women behind the Apollo missions.

Scratch and Create: Amazing Women by Anne Bentley (Rockport, RRP £11.99).
An activity book with a difference – learn about Indira Gandhi, Billie Holliday and Yayoi Kusama as you create.

Ruth Bader Ginsberg: The Case of RBG vs Inequality by Jonah Winter (Abrams, RRP £12.99)
The tale of one woman's struggle to become the first female Jewish Supreme Court Justice.

Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty
(Abrams, RRP £13.99).
Our favourite spotty head-scarf wearing inventor inspired the women who worked in munitions during WW2.

What Would She Do? by Kay Woodward
(Carlton, RRP £9.99).
A look at the lives of 25 rebel women, from Cleopatra to Malala, via Emmeline Pankhurst and Emma Watson.

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo (Penguin, RRP £20).
A modern-day must-have – and an education. You'll find all the traditional feminist icons, plus fascinating unsung heroes.

Ella: Queen of Jazz by Helen Hancocks
(Frances Lincoln, RRP £11.99).
Delightful picture book about sisterhood, friendship and one woman's refusal to give up on her talent.

Women in Science by Rachel Ignotofsky
(Wren & Rook, RRP £12.99).
A celebration of the achievements of trailblazing women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths.

Ada's Ideas by Fiona Robinson (Abrams, RRP £9.99).
The fascinating tale of Ada Lovelace, inventor, mathematician, daughter of Lord Byron and the world's first computer programmer.

Three Cheers for Women by Marcia Williams
(Walker Books, RRP £12.99).
Graphic novel celebrating fantastic women because, let's face it, there are a LOT throughout history to learn about.

Rapunzel by Bethan Woollvin
(Two Hoots, RRP £11.99).
Oh, we do enjoy a feminist reimagining of a classic fairy tale. See also Sleeping Beauty and Interstellar Cinderella.