Books About Women
Title: Amelia and Eleanor Go For A Ride
Author: Pam Munoz Ryan
Illustrator: Brian Selznick
Copyright Date: 1999
ISBN: 0-590-96075-x
Summary: This is a story based off of true events about Amelia and Eleanor. The story shares how two woman did the unprecedented: they took off on an adventure and went flying on a plane. This book shows risk taking and woman following their dreams.
Would I use this book?: YES
I would use this book. It is a true story that most people don’t know about and it sends a great message about the strength and bravery of two American Sheroes. My favorite part about the book is how rebellious the two women are. The achievements and boldness of Amelia and Eleanor encourage both young men and women to dream big. The only downfall of this book is the lack of diversity
Author: Pam Munoz Ryan
Illustrator: Brian Selznick
Copyright Date: 1999
ISBN: 0-590-96075-x
Summary: This is a story based off of true events about Amelia and Eleanor. The story shares how two woman did the unprecedented: they took off on an adventure and went flying on a plane. This book shows risk taking and woman following their dreams.
Would I use this book?: YES
I would use this book. It is a true story that most people don’t know about and it sends a great message about the strength and bravery of two American Sheroes. My favorite part about the book is how rebellious the two women are. The achievements and boldness of Amelia and Eleanor encourage both young men and women to dream big. The only downfall of this book is the lack of diversity
Title: The Ballot Box Battle
Author: Emily Arnold McCully
Illustrator: Alfred A. Knopf
Copyright Date: 1996
ISBN: 0-679-87938-2
Summary: Cordelia is taking riding lessons from Mrs. Stanton who shares a heart-wrenching but inspirational tale of how she overcame all obstacles to carry on the fight for equality. When Mrs. Stanton tries to cast her vote, all she hears is taunts and jeers of the crowd of men. In the end, Cordelia’s dramatic, fearless action rides off with the ballot box, proving a strong point. This is based off of a true story.
Would I use this book?: YES
I would use this book. It is a true story that most people don’t know about and it sends a great message about the dedication to female rights advocates. It shows how women can stick up for their beliefs and fight for what it right.
Author: Emily Arnold McCully
Illustrator: Alfred A. Knopf
Copyright Date: 1996
ISBN: 0-679-87938-2
Summary: Cordelia is taking riding lessons from Mrs. Stanton who shares a heart-wrenching but inspirational tale of how she overcame all obstacles to carry on the fight for equality. When Mrs. Stanton tries to cast her vote, all she hears is taunts and jeers of the crowd of men. In the end, Cordelia’s dramatic, fearless action rides off with the ballot box, proving a strong point. This is based off of a true story.
Would I use this book?: YES
I would use this book. It is a true story that most people don’t know about and it sends a great message about the dedication to female rights advocates. It shows how women can stick up for their beliefs and fight for what it right.
Title: Miz Berlin Walks
Author: Jane Yolen
Illustrator: Floyd Cooper
Copyright Date: 1997
ISBN: 0-399-22938-8
Summary: A young girl gets to know a elderly neighbor woman better one day by walking around the block with her. As she listens to the elderly woman’s detailed stories about her life, the young girl becomes interested and intrigued. The young girl soon creates a strong friendship and bond to the elderly woman, Miz Berlin.
Would I use this book?: YES
I would use this book. It is a great book to show the art of story telling and all the great stories that younger generations can learn from the elderly. It also is a great book to show the bonds and strong relationships that can be formed with the elderly.
Author: Jane Yolen
Illustrator: Floyd Cooper
Copyright Date: 1997
ISBN: 0-399-22938-8
Summary: A young girl gets to know a elderly neighbor woman better one day by walking around the block with her. As she listens to the elderly woman’s detailed stories about her life, the young girl becomes interested and intrigued. The young girl soon creates a strong friendship and bond to the elderly woman, Miz Berlin.
Would I use this book?: YES
I would use this book. It is a great book to show the art of story telling and all the great stories that younger generations can learn from the elderly. It also is a great book to show the bonds and strong relationships that can be formed with the elderly.
Title: Mrs. Katz and Tush
Author: Patricia Polacco
Illustrator: Patricia Polacco
Copyright Date: 1992
ISBN: 978-0-553-08122-0
Summary: Mrs. Katz is Larnel’s neighbor whom he does not know well until he asks her to adopt an abandoned kitten. Mrs. Katz agrees, but only if Larnel will help her care for the kitten. While helping her, Mrs. Katz shares her story about coming to America from Poland. As Larnel learns more about her, he discovers the suffering and triumph black history shares with the Jewish heritage.
Would I use this book?: YES
I would use this book. It is a great story showing how someone can become part of a family, even if they are not a blood relative. The impact that this woman had on a young boy and his family was based upon a strong connection. The character has learned a great deal from this woman and will never forget the impact she had on him. As Larnel learns more about her, he discovers the suffering and triumph black history shares with the Jewish heritage.
Author: Patricia Polacco
Illustrator: Patricia Polacco
Copyright Date: 1992
ISBN: 978-0-553-08122-0
Summary: Mrs. Katz is Larnel’s neighbor whom he does not know well until he asks her to adopt an abandoned kitten. Mrs. Katz agrees, but only if Larnel will help her care for the kitten. While helping her, Mrs. Katz shares her story about coming to America from Poland. As Larnel learns more about her, he discovers the suffering and triumph black history shares with the Jewish heritage.
Would I use this book?: YES
I would use this book. It is a great story showing how someone can become part of a family, even if they are not a blood relative. The impact that this woman had on a young boy and his family was based upon a strong connection. The character has learned a great deal from this woman and will never forget the impact she had on him. As Larnel learns more about her, he discovers the suffering and triumph black history shares with the Jewish heritage.
Title: Good Night Captain Mama
Buenas Noches Capitan Mama
Author: Graciela Tiscareno-Sato
Illustrator: Patricia Linda Lens
Copyright Date: 1992
ISBN: 978-0-553-08122-0
Summary: The main character is a young boy in pajamas. As he passes by his mother's bedroom, he sees her in her olive-green Air Force-issued flight suit. The child is curious about the colorful patches on the uniform and asks questions as he pulls each one off. His mother's answers teach him, and young children everywhere, why women serve in uniform too.
Would I use this book?: YES
I would use this book. It is a great story to show how mothers and females wear uniforms and also play important roles and have important positions in service for our country. This is a great book to show that woman can do anything they choose. Students can connect to this story if they know someone in service. This is also a bilingual book in Spanish!
Buenas Noches Capitan Mama
Author: Graciela Tiscareno-Sato
Illustrator: Patricia Linda Lens
Copyright Date: 1992
ISBN: 978-0-553-08122-0
Summary: The main character is a young boy in pajamas. As he passes by his mother's bedroom, he sees her in her olive-green Air Force-issued flight suit. The child is curious about the colorful patches on the uniform and asks questions as he pulls each one off. His mother's answers teach him, and young children everywhere, why women serve in uniform too.
Would I use this book?: YES
I would use this book. It is a great story to show how mothers and females wear uniforms and also play important roles and have important positions in service for our country. This is a great book to show that woman can do anything they choose. Students can connect to this story if they know someone in service. This is also a bilingual book in Spanish!
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