Rachel Simmons and Simone Marean, Co-founders of Girls Leadership, put together a list of books for parents & girls of all ages.
Kapp’s book is full women doing things that women have long been told not to do. These women don’t take no for an answer, don’t give up, and they do leverage the people they know for assistance.
Check out this list of middle school books centered around strong, smart, powerful female characters. 5 min read
Even though Girls Leadership is not providing book club materials for middle and high school girls (yet!), there are so many amazing books out there for those older girls that we just had to share some of our favorites with you. 5 min read
Anna Hibiscus by Nigerian-born author Atinuke is the first in a series of early chapter books about a little girl who lives in Africa – “amazing Africa” – with her large extended family. Many of Anna Hibiscus’ experiences are universal – taking care of her younger brothers, or being bored, for instance. At the same time, …
Caroline Paul’s book, The Gutsy Girl, Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure, had us at orange binding, funny illustrations, and insane stories of extreme adventure. Our parents love giving this book to the girls and boys in their life — there is even space for kids to journal. Not every parent was as comfortable as Caroline …
Our Girls Leadership Girl & Grown-up Book Club ended the year with two graphic novels – El Deafo by Cece Bell and Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke. As a teacher, parent, and reader, I heartily recommend graphic novels for all kids, especially for girls. Here are a few reasons why: 1. Graphic novels motivate …
Parent & Daughter Book Clubs — you asked for more book recommendations, and we heard you! Where the Flame Trees Bloom by Alma Flor Ada – This is a collection of eleven true stories by the same author who wrote My Name is Maria Isabel. Alma Flor Ada writes from the point of view of …
Neel and his family live in the Sunderban islands of India, among the mangroves and the sundari trees. Neel’s Headmaster has selected him to compete for a scholarship to a school in the city of Kolcata. Neel can’t tell his proud parents that he has no interest in the scholarship, but he doesn’t want to …
Chelsea Clinton’s new book has, at its heart, a truth that any parent will recognize: kids want to help. Kids’ astute observations combined with their natural curiosity result in an infinite number of questions about the world around them. “Why is that person sad?” “Why are they talking about death on the radio?” “Why are …
