"This treasure trove for book lovers explores fifteen classic novels with memorable maternal figures, and examines how our cultural notions of motherhood have been shaped by literature. Sweet, supportive, dependable, selfless. Long before she had childrenof her own, journalist Carrie Mullins knew how mothers should behave. But how? Where did these expectations come from-and, more importantly, are they serving the mothers whose lives they shape? Carrie's...

"A huge-hearted, redemptive coming-of-old-age tale, a love story, and an ode to good food. Nothing could be more out of character, but after fifty-nine years of marriage, as her husband Bernard's health declines, and her friends' lives become focused on their grandchildren--which Jenny never had--Jenny decides she wants a little something for herself. So she secretly applies to be a contestant on the prime-time TV show Britain Bakes. Whisked into...

This Little Golden Book about Oprah Winfrey -- host of the highest-rated daytime talk show in American history, and one of the most influential and successful women in the world -- is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents.

This magical biography charts the life of Sally Ride, the first American woman to go into space. It's the perfect gift for young dreamers.

"Marvel's Iron Heart--the super-smart Avenger who wears amazing armor--blasts off in her first ever Little Golden Book! Readers will love this exciting Marvel Little Golden Book featuring Riri Williams, a young African-American girl who's as smart as Tony Stark and wears powerful armor too! The action-packed storybook is a great way to introduce children ages 2 to 5 to Riri's alter-ego Iron Heart and learn all about her awesome armor, amazing adventures,...

"A lyrical picture book biography that tells the story of one of America's most celebrated children's book authors, Virginia Hamilton, the first African American to win the Newbery Medal"--

"The First Lady of Dirt tells the incredible, little-known story of one of the most promising race car drivers in the United States who defied the odds as a Black woman in the sport of auto racing to find success, but whose life came crashing down after repeated run-ins with authorities and struggles with mental illness before her death at age 35"--

Summary: Matching Game : Cards depicting twenty inspiring women may be used to play a basic matching game and/or a storytelling memory game

"In a poetic narrative of the origins of Black America, acclaimed Black author and publisher Wade Hudson teaches us about the little-known men and women who had a profound effect on the history of the nation. Black America was built by brave pioneers--men and women taken from Africa, who suffered and struggled to build a country, a culture, and institutions. Emphasizing that freedom didn't ring for all when the United States gained its independence...

"From Olympic gold medalist and two-time professional basketball MVP A'ja Wilson comes an inspirational collection on what it means to grow up as a Black girl in America. This is a book for all the girls with an apostrophe in their name. This is for all the girls who are "too loud" and "too emotional." This is for all the girls who are constantly asked, "Oh, what did you do with your hair? That's new." This is for my Black girls. In this empowering...