Best Children's Women Biographies Books of 2025

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Taylor Swift, the Grammy Award–winning and multiplatinum artist. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!. This Little Golden Book about Taylor Swift--the singer and songwriter whose distinctive talent for storytelling has made her one of the biggest superstars in both country and pop music--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children as well as their Swiftie parents!. Look for Little Golden Book biographies about these other inspiring people:Lucille BallDolly PartonMisty CopelandBetty WhiteFrida KahloRuth Bader GinsburgJackie RobinsonMartin Luther King Jr.Carol BurnettWillie NelsonBeyoncéHarry BelafonteBob RossDwayne JohnsonJulie AndrewsSimone BilesIris ApfelTony Bennett

My Little Golden Book About Dolly Parton is a delightful introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers. This Little Golden Book biography is dedicated to the multi-talented entertainer Dolly Parton, who is generous, humble, smart, and funny. It shares how someone from incredibly poor beginnings can blossom and persevere to become an award-winning songwriter and singer, actress, author, and literacy advocate. The book is perfect for young girls and boys who will definitely feel inspired after hearing Dolly's story. This book is a great addition to the Little Golden Book biographies series and would make a perfect gift for any young reader.

Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor and Rafael Lopez is a wonderful children's book that celebrates diversity and inclusion. The book encourages readers to embrace their differences and to ask questions about others who may seem different from them. The book is based on Justice Sotomayor's personal experience as a child diagnosed with diabetes, making it relatable and inspiring for children facing similar challenges. The vibrant illustrations by Rafael Lopez perfectly complement the positive message of the book, making it an excellent addition to any child's library.

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about America's First Lady of Television, Betty White! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!. This Little Golden Book about Betty White--television star, comedian, animal lover, and game show competitor--is a celebration of the beloved woman! A great read-aloud for young girls and boys--as well as their parents and grandparents who grew up watching Betty on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls. . Look for Little Golden Book biographies about these other inspiring people:Dolly PartonKamala HarrisFrida KahloRuth Bader GinsburgJackie RobinsonMartin Luther King Jr.Abraham LincolnGeorge WashingtonJohnny Appleseed

The Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women is a New York Times best-selling children's book filled with 100 bedtime stories of remarkable women, past and present, and illustrated by 60 female artists around the globe. The book empowers young readers, taking them on a journey of real-life adventures of trailblazing women who have made a significant impact on the world. Each biography is transformed into a fairytale that sparks curiosity and wonder, accompanied by a full-color portrait capturing the rebel spirit of each woman. This book is the perfect gift for any young reader, inspiring them to set high goals and break boundaries.

Dream Big, Little One by Vashti Harrison is a beautifully illustrated board book edition of the instant bestseller Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History. The book showcases 18 trailblazing black women in American history and is the perfect goodnight book to inspire big dreams. The women profiled in these pages were all taking a stand against a world that didn't always accept them, and their actions and beliefs contributed to making the world better for generations of girls and women to come. The adorable and idiosyncratic drawings in this book are poster-worthy. Overall, Dream Big, Little One is an inspiring and unique book that every child should have on their bookshelf.

Jacqueline Woodson's National Book Award and Newbery Honor winner is a powerful memoir that tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing verse.. A President Obama "O" Book Club pickRaised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement. Touching and powerful, each poem is both accessible and emotionally charged, each line a glimpse into a child’s soul as she searches for her place in the world. Woodson’s eloquent poetry also reflects the joy of finding her voice through writing stories, despite the fact that she struggled with reading as a child. Her love of stories inspired her and stayed with her, creating the first sparks of the gifted writer she was to become.. Includes 7 additional poems, including "Brown Girl Dreaming.".  Praise for Jacqueline Woodson:. "Ms. Woodson writes with a sure understanding of the thoughts of young people, offering a poetic, eloquent narrative that is not simply a story . . . but a mature exploration of grown-up issues and self-discovery.”—The New York Times Book Review

My Little Golden Book About Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a captivating biography for preschoolers, introducing them to the inspiring life of the late Supreme Court Justice. Written by Shana Corey, the book tells the story of Ginsburg's fight for equal rights for women and her journey to becoming the second woman and first Jewish woman to serve as a US Supreme Court Justice. The book is part of a series of Little Golden Book biographies that includes famous figures like Frida Kahlo and Martin Luther King Jr. Overall, this book is an excellent read for young children, providing an important and empowering message for the next generation.

In her amazing diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges and dreams common for any young girl. But Hitler brought her childhood to an end and forced her and her family into hiding. Who Was Anne Frank? looks closely at Anne’s life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding, and the legacy of her diary. Black-and-white illustrations including maps and diagrams provide historical and visual reference in an easy-to-read biography written in a way that is appropriate and accessible for younger readers.

This children's science biography book, published by Penguin Workshop, tells the fascinating story of Amelia Earhart, a woman of many "firsts." From her groundbreaking solo flights across the Atlantic and Pacific to her mysterious disappearance while attempting to fly around the world, readers will be captivated by Earhart's life. Written by award-winning author Kate Jerome, this book is an excellent tool for introducing young readers to the importance of science literacy and the power of perseverance. Overall, this book is a must-read for children interested in aviation and history.