March! Women in History
| Erika Hogan
March is Women’s History Month! ALSC bloggers have highlighted trailblazing women and picture books, and there are plenty of materials to explore. From winning the right to vote in the U.S. or honoring women who led the way as firsts in their fields, here are a few more resources and book tips to make history come alive.
Check out the resources available from the National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA). This organization offers programming and curriculum materials as well as other tools that make planning a breeze. The Honor a Suffragist kit provides research ideas to explore local women’s history makers. Perfect for small group activities or individual exploration, the kit reinforces information literacy with helpful tips and strategies. With plenty of downloadables and more, NWHA’s fantastic resources are great for school and public library use… in March and all year long.
Here are four engaging middle grade titles that invite a connection to the past that bring women’s history to life. And they just may inspire a generation of feminists.
Tear This Down by Barbara Dee
Twelve-year-old Freya discovers that a local historical hero didn’t think women should be allowed to vote. Readers will root for Freya’s idealism and action as she finds a way to celebrate local suffragists.
Indigo and Ida by Heather Murphy Capps
Eighth grade aspiring journalist Indigo uncovers her school’s unjust disciplinary policies. Discovering the work and life of Ida B. Wells helps Indigo find her voice.
History Smashers: Women’s Right to Vote by Kate Messner; Dylan Meconis, Illustrator Filled with myth busting truths, this graphic novel takes a behind the scenes tour of history. Filled with illustrations, graphic panels, photographs, and sidebars, this is the real story of the Nineteenth Amendment.
Blast Back: Women’s Suffrage by Nancy Ohlin; Roger Simó, Illustrator Another lively graphic novel that tells the story of the political and cultural journey to the ballot box.
This post addresses the ALSC Core Competencies of II. Reference and User Services, III. Programming Skills, and IV. Collection Knowledge and Management of Materials
Cover art courtesy of Aladdin and Carolrhoda Books
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