For more than twenty years our country has celebrated March as Women’s History Month. It is a time to highlight the contributions notable women have made to our society throughout history. From extraordinary achievements underground to amazing feats in the air, women have been a powerful source of creativity, science, change, and growth. Celebrate the ways […]
Contemporary children’s literature is filled with colorful female characters who have all kinds of memorable experiences, but it takes a special breed to achieve heroine status. These six awe-inspiring girls hail from different countries, time periods, and cultural contexts. Some battle dark wizards or survive alone in the wild, while others overcome devastating personal tragedies. […]