This Week in A Mighty Girl History | |
 | | Dorothy Height, who was born in 1912, was turned away from Barnard College with her admissions letter in hand by a dean who said they had already reached their quota of "two Negro students." Undeterred, she attended NYU and went on to become "the only woman at the highest level of the Civil Rights Movement." | |
|  | | Dorothea Dix, the American social reformer who transformed the care of the mentally ill, was born in 1802. At a time when people with mental illness were "chained, naked, beaten with rods, and lashed into obedience," she led a 40-year campaign to reform mental asylums in the US, Canada, and Europe. | |
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From A Mighty Girl's Marketplace | |
 In this Easter classic, all the bunnies know that when one of the five Easter Bunnies gets too old
to run fast, it’s wise Grandfather Bunny who chooses the new Easter Bunny. As a little girl bunny, Cottontail declares, “Some day I shall grow up to be an Easter Bunny – you wait and see!” But the fine white rabbits and the fast Jack rabbits just laugh at her and, after she grows up, marries, and becomes mother to twenty-one little bunnies of her own, she figures that her dream of being an Easter Bunny is long gone. But what Grandfather Bunny needs is a rabbit who is wise, kind, and brave… and he knows just the bunny for the job. Ages: 3 to 8 |
 When Kathrine Switzer was growing up, girls weren't supposed to run or even sweat — but she did, running endless laps around her backyard. As she grew up, she continued to run, challenging the belief that women were "too weak, too fragile" for distance running. The ultimate test was the Boston Marathon which didn't even allow women to enter in 1967... but 'K. Switzer' could sign up. Even though she had to elude an irate race official who tried to drag her out of the race, Switzer successfully became the first woman to officially run the marathon and changed the history of women's sport forever. Pairing powerful prose with gorgeous, energetic artwork, this empowering picture book biography will
inspire young readers to fearlessly follow their own big dreams! Ages: 6 to 10 |
 This exciting sequel to The Mad Wolf's Daughter continues just after 12-year-old Drest successfully used her cunning and courage to rescue her father, the "Mad Wolf of the North," and her brothers from execution. She also discovered that Lord Faintree's
traitorous uncle has claimed the castle as his own and convinced the knights that the lord was slain... by her hand. Now, Drest and Lord Faintree are determined to take the battle to the castle to clear her name, regain his title, and prove to her father that she is destined to more than a life of running and hiding. This gripping tale is filled with plenty of derring-do by its strong heroine, while Drest's inner quest to redefine what it means to be a warrior provides emotional depth. Ages: 9 to 12 |
 Teens encounter social pressures on everything from appearance to academics, and that can lead them to internally magnify their weaknesses and minimize their strengths, resulting in a distorted view of themselves and low self-esteem. In this insightful guide, Lisa M. Schab, a licensed clinical social worker, helps teens develop a healthy, realistic view of themselves that includes honest assessments of their weaknesses and strengths. This self-awareness will help teens develop a solid foundation of confidence and emotional resilience so they will be ready to take on life's challenges and reach their goals. Ages: 13 and up |
 For dozens of guides for Mighty Girls of all ages on all aspects of growing up, including physical, emotional, social development, visit our Guides for Girls section. | |
 Many parents think big social stressors first hit girls during the middle school years, only to discover that tough issues like low self-esteem, cyberbullying, and peer pressure are cropping up at younger and younger ages. This invaluable new book aimed at parents and educators of girls from 3 to 13 tackles the "mean girl culture" appearing in social hierarchies at increasingly younger ages and even in media aimed at preschool kids. It's full of practical advice for parents on
how to to teach girls to seek out and build strong, positive friendships; express themselves in a healthy way; and stand up for themselves and for others. Hurley, a child and adolescent psychotherapist and author of The Happy Kid Handbook, also includes a variety of "Girls Can" activities that can empower young girls to be kind, confident, and resilient leaders who work together and build each other up! Ages: Adults |
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 With April's Earth Month comes a special opportunity to teach kids about the people all around the world doing important work to care for the environment, as well as ways we can help care for Mother Earth. It's inspiring for kids to know that they can make an impact and, fortunately, there are many wonderful titles in our special feature on the Top Children's Books on the Environment that show children how everyone can make a difference in making the world a little greener! To discover fictional stories about girls caring for the Earth, you can find a variety in our blog post Mighty Girls Go Green: 25 Girl-Empowering Books for Earth Month. Of course, there's also no shortage of inspiring stories about real-life women protecting the planet, and we've showcased our favorite children's titles in our blog post Women Saving The Planet: 20 Kids' Books About Female Environmentalists. Finally, kids and adults alike will be inspired by the stories of the fifteen incredible women who have each changed the way we see the
world profiled in our blog post Guardians of the Planet: 15 Women Environmentalists You Should Know. They're sure to inspire kids to look at the world outside their front door with newfound appreciation, and encourage them to think about what they can do to help protect the planet and all the creatures we share it with. |
 For A Mighty Girl's new giveaway, we're excited to present The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James, a new coming-of-age story about finding the courage to be yourself by Ashley Herring Blake! After 12-year-old Sunny finally gets a new heart, she has big plans for her "New Life" including doing all the amazing things she couldn't do before because of her heart condition, finding a new best friend, and kissing a boy for the first time. When she meets Quinn during her first swim in the ocean since her diagnosis, Sunny thinks that items one and two are checked off. But step three takes an unexpected turn when Sunny realizes she’d rather kiss Quinn, but she isn't certain how to sort out her confusing feelings or if she even has the courage to tell Quinn. On top of everything, her mother reappears after an eight-year absence, wanting to be a part of Sunny's life again. Sunny never anticipated so many changes would come with a new heart but perhaps that’s the thing about new beginnings: you never know where they will take you! Thanks to its publisher Little, Brown Books for Young
Readers, three A Mighty Girl supporters will receive autographed copies of The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James and Blake's award-winning Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, both recommended for ages 10 and up – as well as additional copies for the school library of their choice. With apologies to our many non-US-based supporters, due to legal restrictions, the giveaway is only open to US residents. The last day to enter is Monday, April 8. To sign up for The
Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James Giveaway, visit the Giveaway Entry Page. |
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