Elementary Education Reads for International Women’s Day

By Tina Parmar | February 10 2026 | Children'sEducationElementary Education

International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8th, is a special occasion to honor the achievements and contributions of women worldwide. To commemorate this day and inspire a more inclusive future, we have curated a collection of books perfect for elementary school students. These books highlight the incredible women who have shaped history, offering young readers inspiring stories of resilience, innovation, and leadership.

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9780593750292
Learn all about the truly epic life of one of the most famous women rulers in history! Cleopatra's legacy as a trailblazing leader and political strategist dazzles in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.
$6.99 US
Mar 24, 2026
Paperback
112 Pages
Penguin Workshop
World

9781426225062
Get to know famous primate scientist Jane Goodall—including her life with chimpanzees, her groundbreaking contributions to animal science, and beyond—in this charming Level 1 reader perfect for kids beginning to read on their own.
$5.99 US
Mar 03, 2026
Paperback
32 Pages
National Geographic Kids
US, Canada, Open Mkt

9780593533512
Beloved for her compassion and grace, Princess Diana joins the other heroes in this New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World picture book biography series, for ages 5 to 9.
$16.99 US
Feb 17, 2026
Hardcover
40 Pages
Rocky Pond Books
World

9781629794563
Through persistence and hard work, Louisa May Alcott goes from a little girl writing in her “Imagination Book” to the world-renowned author of Little Women. This nonfiction picture book will inspire creativity and spark interest in writing for kids ages 7–10.
$19.99 US
Jan 20, 2026
Hardcover
40 Pages
Calkins Creek
World

9780593404898
A tall tale inspired by the life and works of American writer, folklorist, and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston
$18.99 US
Jan 13, 2026
Hardcover
32 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers
World

9781623547103
Now in paperback! No chasing! No stretching or straining! And never, ever sweat. Girls can’t play sports. At least, that's what the men believed. Sports was a boys only industry, or so they thought, until Title IX passed in 1972. And it was a game-changer.
$8.99 US
Jan 06, 2026
Paperback
32 Pages
Charlesbridge
World

9780593303771
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Michelle Obama’s worldwide bestselling memoir, Becoming, has been adapted for young readers.
$11.99 US
Jan 06, 2026
Paperback
432 Pages
Delacorte Press
US, Canada, Open Mkt

9781623543952
Neil couldn't have walked on the moon without Josephine, Dee, and Katherine. An inspiring introduction to the "hidden figures" of NASA’s Team Apollo! Mechanical engineer Suzanne Slade highlights 12 female pioneers of STEM in this encouraging nonfiction picture book, perfect for 6-to-9-year-old aspiring engineers and astronauts!
$18.99 US
Oct 28, 2025
Hardcover
48 Pages
Charlesbridge
World