This collection is intended for readers interested in reading the true stories of strong women and feminist icons. Click on this link to access the discussion questions for all the books in this collection.
Know My Name by Chanel Miller TW: Rape. When a woman previously known as Emily Doe accused Brock Turner of rape, she chose to keep her name hidden. Now, Chanel Miller recounts her story of trauma, the power of words, and sexual assault in her memoir.
Educated by Tara Westover In this fascinating true story, Tara Westover details her unconventional upbringing. Her father, a controlling and abusive doomsday prepper, keeps her and her family cut off from almost of society. Despite her constraints, Tara works to become educated in more ways than one.
Notorious RBG by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik Notorious RBG tells the story of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The book tells the story of Ginsburg's life and work in the justice system, along with the business of civil rights and gender equality.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou In this insightful memoir, Maya Angelou details her childhood. Her beautiful and honest story show her unique, poetic voice.
Tomorrow Will Be Different by Sarah McBride Sarah McBride grew up wanting to go into politics and maybe even become president one day, but when she came out as transgender, that dream felt a little less attainable. Tomorrow Will Be Different recounts Sarah's story of love and loss at a young age, the fight for trans equality, and her political journey to become the first trans state senator.
Unbowed by Wangari Maathai Maathai details her journey from iconoclast child in a rural village to winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize. Leader of political movements, single mother of three, and political activist, feminist, and environmentalist from Kenya, Wangari Maathai's agency has pioneered environmental initiatives, human rights, and peace.
Under Red Skies: Three Generations of Life, Loss, and Hope in China by Karoline Kan This book details the way three generations of women adapted to life in China, changing along with their changing country.