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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022
Queen Elizabeth II
Discover the inspiring journey of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning UK monarch.
24 pages· 854 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 210 ratings
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Books About Strong Women · 35 titles considered
The Best Strong Women Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about strong women? 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 Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Strong Women
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022
Listen
By Shannon Stocker, Devon Holzwarth (Illustrator)
A deaf girl defies odds to become a world-renowned percussionist.
40 pages· 1,330 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,070 ratings
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 5–12 · 2017
Strange Fruit
By Gary Golio, Charlotte Riley-Webb (Illustrator)
A jazz singer performs a powerful protest song that sparks outrage and inspires change in the 1930s
40 pages· 2,291 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 560 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020
Corazon Aquino
A shy child becomes a leader, toppling a dictator to restore democracy.
32 pages· 470 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 205 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2002
When Marian Sang
By Pam Muñoz Ryan, Brian Selznick (Illustrator)
A singer's voice defies barriers at a historic concert.
40 pages· 1,987 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,233 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022
Queen Elizabeth
By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Melissa Lee Johnson (Illustrator) · Little People, BIG DREAMS series
A young girl destined for the throne faces war and duty.
32 pages· 524 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 477 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–10 · 2017
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2
By Elena Favilli, Francesca Cavallo, Rebel Girls · Book #2 in the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series
Discover 100 tales of extraordinary women who changed history, from queens to modern icons.
212 pages· 29,067 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 11,859 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015
Who Was Julia Child?
By Geoff Edgers, Carlene Hempel, Dede Putra (Illustrator), Nancy Harrison (Illustrator) · Who Was . . . ? series
Discover how a wartime encounter led to a culinary revolution.
112 pages· 7,099 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 490 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2016
Who Was Maya Angelou?
From hardship to global acclaim, a woman's journey defies the odds.
112 pages· 7,212 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 548 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023
To Boldly Go
By Angela Dalton, Lauren Semmer (Illustrator)
A TV icon inspires a new generation of diverse astronauts and dreamers.
40 pages· 1,218 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 424 ratings
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Strong Women Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about strong women for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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I Dissent
Ages 4–8 · 2016
Discover how one woman's dissent shaped a nation.
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$1499
Simone de Beauvoir
Ages 4–7 · 2018
A girl challenges society's view of women, sparking global change.
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$1899
From a Small Seed
Ages 5–8 · 2019
Discover Eliza Hamilton's journey from childhood dreams to impactful legacy.
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$599
Harriet Tubman
Ages 4–8 · 2022
Discover Harriet Tubman's courageous journey on the Underground Railroad in this inspiring tale for young readers.
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$1599
Wilma Mankiller
Ages 4–8 · 2022
A girl becomes the first female Cherokee Chief, fighting for Native rights.
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$599
Michelle Obama
Ages 5–8 · 2018
Discover how a determined girl from Chicago became a trailblazing First Lady.
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$3422
Michelle Obama
Ages 0–7 · 2017
Discover the journey from childhood to the White House.
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$599
Taylor Swift
Ages 4–6 · 2025
Discover the journey of a music icon from farm life to global fame.
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$1490
Harriet Tubman
Ages 6–8 · 2019
Discover Harriet Tubman's daring journey to lead 700 slaves to freedom.
Browse by age
Strong Women Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about strong women for developing and independent readers.
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Who Was Queen Elizabeth?
Ages 8–11 · 2008
A biography of Queen Elizabeth I, from her childhood to her reign as queen of England
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$599
Escape North!
Ages 7–9 · 2000
Escape slavery, lead others to freedom, and fight for justice.
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$699
Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt?
Ages 8–12 · 2004
The life of Eleanor Roosevelt, from her childhood to her time as First Lady of the United States.
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$1999
Moving the Millers' Minnie Moore Mine Mansion
Ages 5–8 · 2023
Annie defies the town by rolling her mansion away on logs, pigs and all.
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$599
I Am Sacagawea
Ages 8–10 · 2012
Discover Sacagawea's journey across America with her infant son.
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$1158
Annie Oakley
Ages 8–10 · 2013
A sharpshooter's journey from legend to international fame unfolds.
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$699
Who Was Celia Cruz?
Ages 8–12 · 2020
Discover how a Cuban singer became the Queen of Salsa and a symbol of artistic freedom.
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$499
The Race Around the World
Ages 7–10 · 2015
Can she circle the globe in under eighty days against all odds?
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$699
Who Was Georgia O'Keeffe?
Ages 8–12 · 2022
From farm girl to art icon, explore Georgia O'Keeffe's journey to the Museum of Modern Art.
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$599
Sacagawea
Ages 6–8 · 2015
Uncover Sacagawea's pivotal role in a historic expedition.
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$1699
Terror in the Tower of London
Ages 8–12 · 2021
A wife risks all to free her husband from the Tower of London.
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$499
Kerri Strug and the Magnificent Seven
Ages 7–10 · 2016
Can one gymnast's determination lead Team USA to historic Olympic gold?