Happy International Women's Day! Inspire the next generation of women with these tales of amazing female achievements – here are a few of my favourites. Enjoy!
![Rebel Girls: Powerful Pairs Rebel Girls: Powerful Pairs](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Powerful-Pairs.png)
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 Little People, Big Dreams: Gloria Steinem](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Gloria-Steinem.png)
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.
![Fantastically Feminist: Emma Watson Fantastically Feminist: Emma Watson](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Emma-Watson.png)
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.
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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 Work It, Girl: Beyoncé](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Beyonce.png)
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.
![Jane Austen Jane Austen](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Jane-Austen.png)
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? What Are Little Girls?](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/What-Are-Little-Girls.png)
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.
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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 Harriet Tubman](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Harriet.png)
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.
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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!
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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!
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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 Pencil Malala Pencil](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/MalalaPencil.png)
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.
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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 Little Leaders: Visionary Women Around the World](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Little-Leaders.png)
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.
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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 Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Sofia-Valdez-and-the-Vanishing-Vote.png)
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 Little People, Big Dreams: Greta Thunberg](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Little-People-Greta.png)
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 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Rebel-Girls-Immigrant.png)
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.
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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 Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Saved-Planet-e1583688259950.png)
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 Little People, Big Dreams: Astrid Lindgren](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Astrid-e1583688488940.png)
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.
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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 Little Guides to Great Lives: Anne Frank](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Anne-e1583690049714.png)
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.
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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.
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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: Mae Jemison Work It, Girl: Mae Jemison](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Mae-e1583691739421.png)
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 Greta and the Giants](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Greta-e1583691806169.png)
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 Fierce, Fearless & Free](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Fierce-e1583691860464.png)
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.
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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 Along Came Coco](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Untitled-design-2019-03-08T142753.253.png)
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.
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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.
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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.
![Vivienne Westwood Vivienne Westwood](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Untitled-design-2019-03-08T142742.656.png)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 HerStory: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook the World](https://bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/HerStory.png)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Spotted a book you know we'd love? Let us know by leaving a comment or emailing team@bambinogoodies.co.uk.
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