Books About Girls And Women · 3,419 titles considered

The Best Girls And Women Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about girls and 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.

To Kill a Mockingbird
Brown Girl Dreaming
Any Day with You
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Girls And Women

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1960

To Kill a Mockingbird

By Harper Lee · Book #1 in the To Kill a Mockingbird series

A lawyer defends an innocent man in a town gripped by prejudice.

323 pages· 99,820 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 7,063,933 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2020

Echo Mountain

In the wilderness, Ellie seeks healing secrets to save her comatose father.

368 pages· 78,125 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 11,438 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2014

Brown Girl Dreaming

A young girl finds her voice amidst the echoes of Jim Crow and Civil Rights awakening.

Coretta Scott King Award (2015)Newbery Medal (2015)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2015)
366 pages· 30,215 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 94,538 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

Any Day with You

A girl uses filmmaking to keep her great-grandfather from leaving for the Philippines.

216 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 563 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2018

Yasmin the Builder

A class of students work together to build a city using various materials.

24 pages· 508 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 299 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Parker Inheritance

A hidden letter reveals a mystery and a fortune. Can Candice and Brandon solve it before it's lost forever?

368 pages· 84,464 words· Est. 11 hour read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 9,331 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1997

The Care and Keeping of You 1

Discover essential tips for navigating the changes of growing up with confidence and ease.

104 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,167 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020

The Canyon's Edge

A girl battles nature and inner demons to survive a desert disaster.

320 pages· 19,492 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 9,360 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2018

Sophia and Rainbow

By Julie Sykes, Lucy Truman (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Unicorn Academy series

A young girl named Sophia starts at a magical school for unicorn riders and must navigate friendships, rivalries, and a mystery surrounding the school's magical lake.

128 pages· 11,328 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,193 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2013

Saving the Team

Can Devin transform a struggling soccer team into champions?

192 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 996 ratings
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Girls And Women Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about girls and women for the youngest readers and listeners.

This Little Trailblazer

Ages 3–5 · 2017

Discover ten women who changed history with their courage and vision.

Audrey Hepburn

Ages 2–4 · 2015

Discover how a dream led Audrey Hepburn from war-torn Europe to Hollywood stardom.

Big Words for Fearless Girls

Ages 3–6 · 2019

Empower young dreamers with 1,000 words and 100 female heroes to inspire change.

Marie Curie

Ages 2–4 · 2016

Discover Marie Curie's journey from childhood dreams to groundbreaking scientific achievements.

Dream Big, Little One

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Discover 18 women who defied odds and changed history.

Tough Chicks

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Three chicks defy farm expectations, proving they're more than just cute.

Skin Like Mine

Ages 1–12 · 2016

Celebrate diversity with a delightful tale that will make you smile and hungry.

Why I Love My Daddy
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Why I Love My Daddy

Ages 3–7 · 2006

Discover why daddies are adored through children's heartfelt words and animal illustrations.

Dolly Parton

Ages 1–3 · 2019

A young dreamer defies expectations to become a country music icon and philanthropist.

Graphic Nov.
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My Little Golden Book About Betty White

Ages 2–5 · 2021

Discover the inspiring journey of television icon Betty White in this delightful biography for young readers.

Mama Needs a Minute
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Mama Needs a Minute

Ages 2–4 · 2020

A mom balances her needs with her kids' in a heartwarming tale.

How to Raise a Mom

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Kids take charge for a day, hilariously guiding their mom's routine.

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Girls And Women Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about girls and women for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Book Uncle and Me

Ages 7–10 · 2012

A young girl named Yasmin visits a free library on the corner and returns a book about doves and their king, who gets stuck in a hunter's net.

The Camping Trip

Ages 5–7 · 2014

A young girl goes on a camping trip with her friends and their ponies, learning about responsibility and friendship along the way.

Chews Your Destiny

Ages 7–11 · 2013

A young girl discovers she has the ability to turn into a human piece of gum, which she uses to help people in need, but struggles with keeping her new identity a secret from her mother and dealing with the consequences of her actions.

Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed

Ages 5–7 · 2002

A young girl discovers unexpected bravery when faced with danger.

Harriet Tubman
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Harriet Tubman

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover Harriet Tubman's daring escapes and secret missions during the Civil War.

Hi, Jack!

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A story about a mischievous boy named Jack and his adventures with his friends Rex and the Lady.

Pocket Full of Colors

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A visionary artist defies norms, painting a vibrant world in a monochrome industry.

Elizabeth Leads the Way

Ages 6–10 · 2008

A woman defies societal norms to fight for voting rights, changing history forever.

Emmeline Pankhurst

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A young dreamer fights for women's voting rights, changing history.

She Persisted Around the World

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover thirteen women who defied the odds and changed the world.

Madeline

Ages 4–8 · 1939

A young girl named Madeline has her appendix removed and her friends want to have the same experience.

Hop Along Boo
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Hop Along Boo

Ages 3–7 · 2016

Embark on a dreamy journey to a cozy bedtime.

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Girls And Women Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about girls and women for developing and independent readers.

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Ages 12–18 · 1943

A young girl navigates hardship and family drama in early 20th-century Brooklyn.

Shout

Ages 13–18 · 2019

A poetic memoir challenges societal silence on sexual assault.

The Candymakers

Ages 9–12 · 2010

Four kids compete to create the ultimate candy. Who will win?

Trickster's Choice
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Trickster's Choice

Ages 12–18 · 2003

A spy's gamble with gods and kingdoms could change everything.

Iron Widow
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Iron Widow

Ages 14–18 · 2021

A girl defies a deadly system, seeking revenge and power in a world of giant robots.

The Inheritance Games

Ages 13–18 · 2020

A mysterious inheritance thrusts Avery into a deadly game of secrets and survival.

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Ages 14–18 · 1969

A young girl faces abandonment and prejudice, seeking freedom through resilience and the power of words.

Almost American Girl
Graphic Nov.
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Almost American Girl

Ages 14–18 · 2020

A teen's world shifts with immigration, family changes, and a life-saving art class.

Slay
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Slay

Ages 13–18 · 2019

A teen game developer battles a troll threatening her secret game and identity.

Catherine's War
Graphic Nov.
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$1299

Catherine's War

Ages 7–12 · 2012

A young girl hides from the Nazis, capturing her journey through the lens of a camera.

The Playbook
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The Playbook

Ages 10–12 · 2017

Discover life's rules through inspiring stories and wisdom from iconic figures.

A Walk to Remember

Ages 14–18 · 1999

A rebel and a minister's daughter discover love's power and pain in 1958 Beaufort.

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