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Its womens history month, so to celebrate the women who have shaped our history, written characters we loved, lived lives we admired and learned fromhere are twenty five books you should read this month. Our collection includes an alchemy of fiction and nonfiction, featuring women with various backgrounds, unique viewpoints, and riveting stories. Books to read during womens history month princeton. Ancient women sarah pomeroy, goddesses, whores, wives and slaves. Mar 25, 2020 for womens history month and all year long this list of childrens books will bring female empowerment to your bookshelves. Throughout womens history month in march, we will be taking time to highlight the books by and about women who have pushed boundaries, affected change, redefined roles, or who have complicated our understanding of what it means to be powerful. Best womens history month books, as chosen by teachers. There are several new books out this month that highlight the pivotal role that women have played throughout history and continue to do so today.
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