March is Women's History Month, which makes it a great time to check out books from the Rise: Feminist Book Project's list of books for readers age 0-18. The Rise list is created by members of the Feminist Task Force of the Social Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association. Below you'll find the 2021 Top Ten titles from the Rise list. You can see the full list online here.
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Clap when you land
by Elizabeth Acevedo An evocative novel in verse by the National Book Award-winning author of The Poet X follows the experiences of two grieving sisters who navigate the loss of their father and the impact of his death on their relationship. |
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Red Hood
by Elana K. Arnold Living a quiet life with her grandmother in Seattle, Bisou Martel is attacked by a mysterious wolf on the night of her school’s homecoming before confronting difficult questions about her past and her growing sense of empowerment. |
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Say her name
by Zetta Elliott Inspired by the African American Policy Forum’s #SayHerName campaign and the work of such notables as Lucille Clifton and Nikki Giovanni, a collection of poems stands as a tribute to Black Lives Matter activists and victims of police brutality. |
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The women who caught the babies : a story of African American midwives
by Eloise Greenfield The Women Who Caught the Babies highlights important aspects of the training and work of African American midwives and the ways in which they have helped, and continue to help, so many families by “catching” their babies at birth. The blend of Eloise Greenfield’s poetry and Daniel Minter’s art evokes heartfelt appreciation of the abilities of African American midwives over the course of time. |
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Every body looking
by Candice Iloh A debut novel in verse follows the story of a mixed-heritage poet whose coming of age within the African diaspora is shaped by abuse at the hands of a cousin, her mother’s descent into addiction and her father’s efforts to create a Nigerian-inspired home in America. |
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It began with a page : how Gyo Fujikawa drew the way
by Kyo Maclear The creators of Julia, Child present a picture book portrait of the Japanese-American picture book illustrator and diversity activist, discussing her imprisonment in a World War II internment camp and her efforts to represent multicultural kids in her art. |
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Know my name : a memoir
by Chanel Miller She was known to the world as Emily Doe when she stunned millions with a letter. Brock Turner had been sentenced to just six months in county jail after he was found sexually assaulting her on Stanford's campus. Now she reclaims her identity to tell herstory of trauma, transcendence, and the power of words. |
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Ritu weds Chandni
by Ameya Narvankar This vibrant picture book sets the story of a same-sex couple struggling to gain acceptance against the colorful backdrop of an Indian wedding. Ayesha is excited to attend her cousin Ritu's wedding. She can't wait to dance at the baraat ceremony! But not everyone is happy that Ritu is marrying her girlfriend Chandni. Some have even vowed to stop the celebrations. Will Ayesha be able to save her cousin's big day? Centering Ayesha's love for her cousin as much as it showcases Ritu and Chandni's love for each other, this warmhearted debut from Ameya Narvankar celebrates the power of young voices to stand up against prejudice and bigotry. |
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Ruth objects : the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
by Doreen Rappaport A portrait of the trailblazing Supreme Court Justice describes the prejudices that challenged her pursuit of an education and a career in law, her achievements as the second woman ever appointed to the Supreme Court and her important contributions to high-profile cases. |