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5 New Books to Celebrate Women’s History Month in 2026
From inspiring literary biographies to moving tales of women that have overcome unimaginable hardships, celebrate this Women’s History Month with these five new historical titles in 2026.
Through persistence and hard work, Louisa May Alcott goes from a little girl writing in her “Imagination Book” to the world-renowned author of Little Women. This nonfiction picture book will inspire creativity and spark interest in writing for kids ages 7–10.
★ “Fans of Little Women will enjoy the appended section comparing facts from Louisa May Alcott’s life with parallel experiences from Jo March’s life in Little Women.”—Booklist, starred review
★ “Over and above offering helpful guidelines for fledgling authors, this introduction to Alcott and Little Women will prime yet another generation of readers and listeners to fall in love with a perennial classic.”—School Library Journal, starred review
Here is the story of Henrietta Wood, who was enslaved twice—but who demanded justice and was awarded the largest reparations ever granted for enslavement. This nonfiction book for ages 9–12 puts a human face on the current issue of reparations.
“A testament to the resilience of the human spirit.”—Kirkus Reviews
Here is the inspiring story of the woman who kept alive the Ukrainian art of pysanky Easter eggs and brought it to America. Award-winning creators Sandra Neil Wallace and Evan Turk team up for a richly illustrated picture book biography for kids ages 7–10 who love arts and crafts.
★FIVE STARRED REVIEWS★
★“A gorgeous tribute to this unique art form and its North American promoter.”—Booklist, starred review
Learn more in this interview with the illustrator, Evan Turk.
Meet Alice Dunnigan, a pioneering Black journalist, who spoke truth to power—and earned the respect of President Harry S. Truman. This inspiring nonfiction picture book for kids ages 7–10 is from award-winning author and illustrator Peggy Thomas and Tonya Engel.
“A timely reminder about the power of words.”—Kirkus Reviews
ABA 2025 Best Book for Young Readers
This lyrical picture book biography of beloved American poet Mary Oliver shows young readers ages 7 – 10 how her love of nature and sense of wonder inspired her art.
“Lets young readers tiptoe through the wild, wonderful life of a celebrated poet.”—Kirkus Reviews