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• Lioness

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  This documentary makes public, for the first time, the hidden history of a group of female Army support soldiers who became the first women in American history to be sent into direct ground combat. Told through intimate accounts and interviews with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Black Women's History of the United States

  Berry, Daina Ramey,

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  A cumulation of many voices, this book showcases Black women's lives in all their complexities and their unique abilities to make their own communities, while combatting centuries of oppression. The authors prioritize enslaved women, freedwomen,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• She's a Rebel

  the History of Women in Rock & Roll

  Gaar, Gillian G., 1959-

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  The author highlights how women entered the rock and roll scene as performing artists, and shares the diversity of their backgrounds and persistence to showcase the power of their voices within the genre and industry. The book covers folksingers,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Secret History of Wonder Woman

  Lepore, Jill, 1966-

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  The author explores the story behind the origin of the iconic Wonder Woman and the secrets revealed behind the superhero facade. She presents the story of the family behind her creation, and the chain of events that led to women’s suffrage…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Movement

  How Women's Liberation Transformed America, 1963-1973

  Bingham, Clara,

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  This is an engaging oral history of the decade that defined the feminist movement. The author brings to life the emotions, personal perspectives, cultural and political revolution of the period. Bringing lived experiences from artists and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hidden Women

  the African-American Mathematicians of NASA Who Helped America Win the Space Race

  Rissman, Rebecca,

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  This is a gripping story of four female African-American mathematicians and engineers whose hard work and brilliance literally made it possible to launch U.S. rockets and astronauts into space. The author shares the story of each woman’s…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Give Her Credit

  the Untold Account of a Women's Bank That Empowered a Generation

  Williams, Grace L.,

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  This is the story of a group of remarkable women in the 1970s who decided to open a women’s bank, which led to a new feminist movement. In a world where women were not given credit without a male cosigner, and their income was dismissed as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Make Trouble

  Standing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding the Courage to Lead

  Richards, Cecile,

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  This biography by the daughter of the late Governor of Texas Ann Richards brings to light her contributions as a fierce women’s advocate for women’s rights and social justice. Known as the “heroine of the resistance” by Vogue magazine, the author…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Women of NOW

  How Feminists Built An Organization That Transformed America

  Turk, Katherine,

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  The author/historian presents a history of the National Organization for Women (NOW), and chronicles its birth, growth and influence since its founding in 1966. The story is told through three working members, and highlights some major shifts that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Women's March

  a Novel of the 1913 Woman Suffrage Procession

  Chiaverini, Jennifer,

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  Inspired by the Woman Suffrage Procession of 1913, the author shares the story of three courageous women who bravely risked their lives and liberty in the fight to win the vote. The historical novel features real people, including: New Jersey’s…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Book of Gutsy Women

  Clinton, Hillary Rodham,

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  The authors share stories and history about women who inspire them the most. The book chapters are organized by women who were: early inspirations; education pioneers; earth defenders; explorers and inventors; healers; athletes; advocates and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• No Boundaries

  25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration, and Advice

  Fieseler, Clare,

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  Rather than detailing the lives of well-known women, this anthology celebrates lesser-known change-makers and outstanding women of diverse backgrounds, nationalities and fields of study who are just beginning to make a name for themselves. Along…Read moreRead more of this annotation