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• We the Women

  the Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America

  O'Donnell, Norah,

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  We the Women presents a fresh look at American his­tory through the eyes of women, introducing us to inspiring patriots who demanded that the country live up to the prom­ises made 250 years ago in the Declaration of Independence: "that all men are…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Seeds of Discovery

  How Barbara McClintock Used Corn and Curiosity to Solve a Science Mystery and Win a Nobel Prize

  Alexander, Lori,

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  Children's title- As a rare female botanist in early twentieth-century America, Barbara McClintock never let other people's notions of what was proper slow her down. When she faced doubting colleagues and unsupportive institutions, she drove across…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Greater Goal

  the Epic Battle for Equal Pay in Women's Soccer-- and Beyond

  Rusch, Elizabeth,

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  Young Adult title- A history of the more than 250 women who have played for the U.S. National Soccer Team and their battle for equal pay.

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

  a Revolutionary Life

  DuBois, Ellen Carol, 1947-

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  The definitive biography of American suffragist and women's rights pioneer Elizabeth Cady Stanton, from a preeminent historian of women's suffrage.

• On the Basis of Sex

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  The film tells an inspiring and spirited true story that follows young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg as she teams with her husband Marty to bring a groundbreaking case before the US Court of Appeals and overturn a century of gender discrimination. The…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Reaping What She Sows

  How Women Are Rebuilding Our Broken Food System

  Matsumoto, Nancy,

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  When the Covid-19 pandemic ripped through global food supply chains, it threatened the livelihoods of farmers, created shortages in supermarkets, and revealed a startling truth to consumers: the food system is broken, and large corporations did the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Let Us March on

  Moon, Shara,

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  Devoted wife, White House maid, reluctant activist... A stirring novel inspired by the life of an unsung heroine, and real-life crusader, Lizzie McDuffie, who, as a maid in FDR's White House, spearheaded the Civil Rights movement of her time.

• Finding My Way

  a Memoir

  Yousafzai, Malala, 1997-

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  Thrust onto the public stage at fifteen years old after the Taliban's brutal attack on her life, Malala Yousafzai quickly became an international icon known for her bravery and resilience. But away from the cameras and crowds, she spent years…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Soldier's Life

  a Black Woman's Rise From Army Brat to Six Triple Eight Champion

  Cummings, Edna W., 1956-

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  A memoir of one woman's extraordinary personal journey in the US military and her work to honor her predecessors with the Congressional Gold Medal. Chronicling Cummings's unlikely but successful path to leadership roles in the US Army and afterward,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Undaunted

  How Women Changed American Journalism

  Kroeger, Brooke, 1949-

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  An essential history of women in American journalism, showcasing the most renowned trailblazers since 1840.

• Dear Miss Perkins

  a Story of Frances Perkins's Efforts to Aid Refugees From Nazi Germany

  Graham, Rebecca Brenner,

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  She was the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet, the longest-serving Labor Secretary, and an architect of the New Deal. Yet beyond these celebrated accomplishments there is another dimension to Frances Perkins's story. Without fanfare,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Toni at Random

  the Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship

  Williams, Dana A., 1972-

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  A multifaceted genius, Toni Morrison transcended her role as an author, helping to shape an important period in American publishing and literature as an editor at one of the nation's most prestigious publishing houses. While Toni Morrison's literary…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Queen of Chess

  How Judit Polgár Changed the Game

  Wallmark, Laurie,

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  Children's title- The queen of chess, Judit Polgar, dazzled the world as a prodigy, winning tournaments, gold medals, and defeating eleven world champions, including Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen. At her peak, Judit was rated the eighth best…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• City of Betrayal

  Thompson, Victoria (Victoria E.),

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  A year has passed since Elizabeth Bates ran her last con. Life has been simpler, although not nearly as exciting, but she has thrown herself into working to get the 19th Amendment ratified by thirty-six states to become the law of the land. Since…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bold Women in Science

  15 Women in History You Should Know

  Washington, Danni,

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  Children's Title- Women have always been at the forefront of scientific discovery. This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 of these women and their extraordinary accomplishments--even in the face of huge challenges. See how they bravely…Read moreRead more of this annotation