Books About Girls' Education

The Best Girls' Education Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about girls' education? 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.

The Red Pencil
The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Girls' Education

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014

The Red Pencil

By Andrea Davis Pinkney, Shane W. Evans (Illustrator)

A young girl flees her ravaged village, finding hope in a red pencil.

336 pages· 20,420 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 7,474 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Amira dreams of school, but her Sudanese village is destroyed by the Janjaweed. Forced to flee, she embarks on a perilous journey to a refugee camp. Amidst the hardship, a red pencil ignites her imagination, offering a glimmer of hope and new possibilities. Can Amira find the strength to rebuild her life from the ashes of her past?
Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2016

I Am Malala

A young girl defies oppression, risking her life for education and becomes a global symbol of peaceful protest.

256 pages· 41,788 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 37,457 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Malala Yousafzai, a young girl in Pakistan, defies the Taliban's oppressive rules by fighting for her right to education. After surviving a near-fatal attack, she emerges as a global icon of peaceful protest and the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner. Her story is a testament to courage and the power of one voice to inspire change. Discover how Malala's unwavering spirit challenges the world to believe in hope and the possibility of transformation.
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2017

The Many Reflections of Miss Jane Deming

Jane's journey west promises new beginnings, but frontier life tests her resilience and wit beyond expectations.

288 pages· 57,528 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 774 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Jane embarks on a journey to Washington Territory, hoping for a fresh start. But the frontier is harsher than she imagined. With her baby brother in tow, Jane must navigate a world far from the promises of Mr. Mercer's expedition. Can she adapt to the rough life out west, or will the challenges prove too great? As she grapples with her new reality, Jane's resilience and humor are put to the ultimate test. Will she find her place in this untamed land, or will the frontier's demands overwhelm her?
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