We are getting ready to ship out The Confident Chemist crates and mini-mailers celebrating Marie Curie! Marie’s life was one marked by the deep-seated belief that she had something big to do and offer to the world. She didn’t let anything stand in the way of this belief and did everything and anything she could to live out of that confidence. As we celebrate her life, we wanted to share some of our favorite books about other confident ladies Check out our book recommendations below:(This post contains affiliate links.)
Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom by Teresa Robeson. When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, most girls did not attend school; no one considered them as smart as boys. But her parents felt differently. Giving her a name meaning “Courageous Hero,” they encouraged her love of learning and science.
Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?: The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell by Tanya Lee Stone. Elizabeth dreamt of doing big things with her life. She refused to accept the common idea of the time that women weren't smart enough to be doctors, or that they were too weak for such hard work. And she would not take no for an answer.
Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson by Sue Stauffacher. Althea was one tough girl and always seemed to get herself into trouble. Then, one day everything changes when she’s seen playing paddle tennis. In a world where tennis was a sport only for the rich and white, Althea was not deterred. Instead, she set about becoming a barrier-breaking and world-famous athlete.
Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909 by Michelle Markel. The true story of Clara Lemlich, the young immigrant who led the largest strike of women workers in U.S. history. Clara never quit, and she never accepted that girls should be treated poorly and paid little.
What are some of your favorite books about confident women for kids? For adults? Sharing is caring and we’re always looking for something to read!