Girling up : how to be strong, smart and spectacular / Mayim Bialik Mayim Bialik, star of The Big Bang Theory, puts her Ph.D. to work as she talks to teens about the science of growing up and getting ahead. A must-have book for all teenage girls. Growing up as a girl in today’s world…
Book Overview Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But Xiomara has plenty she wants to say, and she pours all her frustration and passion onto the pages of a…
Just as women in history set a strong foundation for Women’s History month – its time to highlight the future of women. The following books spotlight those up and coming voices now on the world stage. Talented, brave and influential young women. Some are making stories now, while some are just starting. These are the faces…
Women’s history month is dedicated to honoring the women who have come before us by telling their stories that made history. It is hoped they provide future generations of girls and women the inspiration to not be afraid to step out and try and make their own history. If you are interested in becoming inspired,…
At A Glance: Women in Sports 776 BC: No girls allowed at the first Olympics 1884: Women’s singles competition begins at Wimbledon 1896: The modern Olympics returned in 1896, women were not allowed to compete 1902 – Since there was no women’s competition, figure skater Madge Syers of Britain enters the men’s world championships and…
The fight for women to vote (also known as women’s suffrage) began in the mid 19th century The idea of women being able to vote was considered a “radical” change of the Constitution Supports of the movement lectured,wrote, marched. lobbies and protested and majority of those who started, were not able to witness the outcome…
