Women Who Changed the World

Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science

by Zernike, Kate

Book - 2023

A deep dive into the groundbreaking fight for gender equality in STEM at MIT. A deep dive into the groundbreaking fight for gender equality in STEM at MIT. Show less

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The Woman They Could Not Silence

One Woman, Her Incredible Fight for Freedom, and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear

by Moore, Kate

Book - 2021

A powerful true story of Elizabeth Packard, who fought for women's rights in the 19th century after being institutionalized by her husband. A powerful true story of Elizabeth Packard, who fought for women's rights in the 19th century after being institutionalized by her husband. Show less

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The Doctors Blackwell

How Two Pioneering Sisters Brought Medicine to Women--and Women to Medicine

by Nimura, Janice P.

Book - 2021

The inspiring story of Elizabeth and Emily Blackwell, the first women in America to earn medical degrees. The inspiring story of Elizabeth and Emily Blackwell, the first women in America to earn medical degrees. Show less

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The Light We Carry

Overcoming in Uncertain Times

by Obama, Michelle

Book - 2022

A follow-up to Becoming, this book shares insights on resilience, leadership, and making a difference. A follow-up to Becoming, this book shares insights on resilience, leadership, and making a difference. Show less

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A Woman of No Importance

The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win WWII

by Purnell, Sonia

Book - 2019

The incredible story of Virginia Hall, a WWII spy who helped lead resistance efforts in Nazi-occupied France. The incredible story of Virginia Hall, a WWII spy who helped lead resistance efforts in Nazi-occupied France. Show less

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Code Girls

The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II

by Mundy, Liza

Book - 2017

A compelling look at the women who worked as cryptographers during WWII, shaping modern intelligence efforts. A compelling look at the women who worked as cryptographers during WWII, shaping modern intelligence efforts. Show less

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She Came to Slay

The Life and Times of Harriet Tubman

by Dunbar, Erica Armstrong

Book - 2019

A fresh and accessible take on the life of Harriet Tubman, blending biography with cultural commentary. A fresh and accessible take on the life of Harriet Tubman, blending biography with cultural commentary. Show less

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The Grimkes

The Legacy of Slavery in An American Family

by Greenidge, Kerri K.

Book - 2023

A fascinating exploration of the Grimke sisters, abolitionist pioneers, and the overlooked Black women in their family whose stories reshape our understanding of activism and racial justice. A fascinating exploration of the Grimke sisters, abolitionist pioneers, and the overlooked Black women in their family whose stories reshape our understanding of activism and racial justice. Show less

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The Book of Gutsy Women

by Clinton, Hillary Rodham

Book - 2019

A collection of inspiring stories about bold, trailblazing women who changed the world, from activists to scientists and artists. A collection of inspiring stories about bold, trailblazing women who changed the world, from activists to scientists and artists. Show less

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