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International Women's Day

International Women’s Day is the time to celebrate the women who have made a difference in our lives, and our world. It’s also a time to reflect, question, and challenge stereotypes and bias towards women.

By Paul Thompson [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

One such way to reflect, question, and challenge stereotypes and bias towards women, is to introduce young children through a dialectical process involving picture books, articles, literature and online pieces where they can examine characters, real people and their contributions to society.  And learn to become fearless!

Or, just have fun reading a good story together in the morning, during lunch or bedtime.  As Emilie Buchwald said, "Children are made readers on the laps of their parents."

Photo via Instagram @the_gaf


Here is just a few of my favorite books, old and new, to inspire, think bigger, aim higher, and become a fearless girl!