Books About Women's Empowerment · 7 titles considered

The Best Women's Empowerment Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about women's 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.

She Persisted in Sports
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Our 7 Favorite Books About Women's Empowerment

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

She Persisted in Sports

By Chelsea Clinton, Alexandra Boiger (Illustrator) · She Persisted series

Discover women athletes who defied the odds and achieved greatness through persistence.

32 pages· 1,840 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 380 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

I am Sacagawea

A young Native American woman guides an epic expedition across uncharted America, proving her courage and skill.

40 pages· 1,930 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 692 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Shaking Things Up

By Susan Hood, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator), Emily Winfield Martin (Illustrator), Shadra Strickland (Illustrator), Melissa Sweet (Illustrator), LeUyen Pham (Illustrator), Oge Mora (Illustrator), Julie Morstad (Illustrator), Lisa Brown (Illustrator), Selina Alko (Illustrator), Hadley Hooper (Illustrator), Isabel Roxas (Illustrator), Erin Robinson (Illustrator), Sara Palacios (Illustrator)

Discover young women who defied norms and changed history through poetry and art.

40 pages· 2,746 words· Est. 22 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 894 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Bloom

By Kyo Maclear, Julie Morstad (Illustrator)

A girl transforms her imagination into groundbreaking fashion, redefining beauty and creativity.

40 pages· 1,149 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 611 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2008

Wangari's Trees of Peace

A woman returns to find forests gone and begins a movement with nine seedlings.

32 pages· 558 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,343 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Funny Girl

Discover hilarious tales of family mishaps, quirky friends, and comedic adventures in this laugh-out-loud collection.

224 pages· 26,297 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 1,275 ratings
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Chapter Book · 2025

Who Is Beyoncé?

Discover the journey of a music icon who redefined success and artistry.

112 pages· 7,285 words
4.0/5 Goodreads · 34 ratings
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