Books About Female Empowerment · 17 titles considered

The Best Female Empowerment Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about female empowerment? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2006

The Case of the Missing Marquess

By Nancy Springer · Book #1 in the Enola Holmes Mysteries series

A young detective races against time to solve her mother's disappearance amidst danger and intrigue.

240 pages· 36,664 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 45,837 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Malala's Magic Pencil

By Malala Yousafzai, Kerascoet (Illustrator)

A young girl's desire for a magic pencil leads her to discover the power of her own voice and the importance of education.

40 pages· 897 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 5,486 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2015

Drum Dream Girl

By Margarita Engle, Rafael López (Illustrator)

A girl defies tradition to become a drummer in a music-filled world.

42 pages· 372 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,971 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Chicks Rule!

A group of girls from different backgrounds come together to form a rocket club.

34 pages· 257 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 312 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2018

Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes

A magical room of shoes leads Juno on adventures through time and space.

32 pages· 299 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.2/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 527 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2017

Lucía the Luchadora

A girl discovers her luchadora legacy and must choose between justice and tradition.

32 pages· 785 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 837 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2016

The Big Book of Girl Power

Discover how super heroines use their powers to inspire and protect.

32 pages· 165 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 115 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1995

The Midwife's Apprentice

A homeless girl finds purpose as a midwife's apprentice in medieval England.

Newbery Medal (1996)
122 pages· 21,623 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 43,709 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Parker Looks Up

A young girl visits a museum with her family and discovers a portrait that inspires her.

40 pages· 413 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,848 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014

I am Amelia Earhart

A young girl defies expectations and pursues her dream of flying.

40 pages· 715 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,669 ratings
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Female Empowerment Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about female empowerment for preschool and elementary-age readers.

I Am Mighty!

Ages 4–6 · 2022

A princess uses her strength and magical curls to solve problems and win challenges.

Gal Gadot

Ages 5–8 · 2019

Discover the inspiring journey of a renowned actor through vibrant images and engaging text.

Wonder Woman to the Rescue!

Ages 4–6 · 2016

Discover Wonder Woman's adventures with the DC Super Friends.

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Female Empowerment Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about female empowerment for developing and independent readers.

Leah Braves the Flood

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A molasses explosion shatters Leah's dreams of escape. Can she survive?

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Crystal Cadets

Ages 8–12 · 2024

A mysterious gem thrusts Zoe into a battle against darkness-spewing dragons.

Supergirl and the Cinder Games

Ages 8–11 · 2021

Supergirl, memory lost, enters the Cinder Games. Can she reclaim her hero status before her disguise fails?

Matilda: Matilda's Miracles

Ages 6–8 · 2024

A gifted girl faces her greatest challenge: a terrifying headmistress.

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