Girl/woman/female

Jovita Wore Pants by Aida Salazar

The story of Jovita Id?r, who challenged expectations and fought for justice when girls were told what they could wear or do.

The Rock in My Throat by Kao Kalia Yang

A girl carries grief in her body and voice in a story about loss, silence, and the beginnings of expression.

A Map into the World by Kao Kalia Yang

A Hmong American girl learns about change, grief, and tenderness in a neighborhood shaped by gardens, seasons, and care.

Change Sings: A Children's Anthem by Amanda Gorman

Children imagine how music, kindness, and collective action can make change in the world around them.

Harlem Grown by Tony Hillery

The true story of a Harlem school garden that became a source of food, pride, and neighborhood change.

Nana Akua Goes to School by Tricia Elam Walker

A girl worries about classmates staring at her grandmother?s facial scars before learning the story behind them.

The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad; S.K. Ali

A younger sister watches the first day her older sister wears hijab to school and learns about pride, courage, and love.

A Vaisakhi to Remember by Simran Jeet Singh

A Sikh girl far from India finds ways to honor Vaisakhi through family, memory, and new community rituals.

The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi

A Korean girl wonders whether changing her name will help her fit in at school.

Many Things at Once by Veera Hiranandani

A biracial child learns to name and embrace multiple histories, religions, and family stories at the same time.