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Depending how you define feminst, there
have
been feisty and strong female role models in children's
literature dating
back to Alice in Wonderland. This list includes
some of the
older well-loved titles as well as some more contemporary
tales to teach
your children to grow up strong and independent and to believe
in a world
of peace and equality.
This page is still under construction.
Harriet
and
the Promised Land
by Jacob Lawrence Jacob Lawrence was one of the Harlem Rennaisance artists who brought Black culture into the cultural limelight, and his drawings of a headstrong and determined Harriet Tubman are an inspiration to us all. |
Mirette
on
the High Wire
by Emily Arnold McCully Mirette's inspiration comes from a legendary tight-rope walker, but in the end it is she who is teaches the legend. |
Swamp
Angel
by Anne Isaacs illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky You say there is no female Paul Bunyan of American folklore? Then you haven't met the Swamp Angel yet. She'll quiet literally lift you out of your doldroms and give any male tall tale a run for the money. |
Brave
Irene
by William Steig Well, someone has to deliver the gown to the ball, but there's a terrible blizzard and the seamstress is too exhausted and ill after the creation of this great gown to deliver it. So her daughter Irene goes, and isn't it amazing what a little will power will power a little person to do? |
Hunting
the
White Cow
by Tres Seymour illustrated by Wendy Anderson Halperin The missing white cow eludes everyone's best efforts to recapture her. Our young heroine is never invited on the capturing crusades, but she finds the white cow all by herself one day. But even young feminists fail occasionally.... |
The
Little
Red Hen
Illustrated by Paul Galdone "Then I will do it myself." A story of self-reliance for every ambitious youngster. |
Owl
Moon
by Jane Yolen The serenity of the country on a winter's night, and the warmth of a magical encounter shared with someone special. There's something magical in just being yourself. |
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Book Club selections can include the books in the categories selected or can be customized. Exact books may vary depending upon availability, and I might send alternate titles by the authors listed. Let me know your interests.
Book Club types
available for
Feminist Children's Books:
Bookworm Society:
new hardbacks
Bookworm Society:
out-of-print
hardbacks
Book Lover's Guild:
vintage
hardbacks
giftwrap and shipping
included
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