Stories tagged with: Women's History Month

Comics About Girls By Women For Kids

Posted 04/01/21 by Eric P

There was a time when reading comics was a stereotypically male activity. But nowadays there are countless female-identifying creators making comics about girls.

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Women's History Month: Feminist Romance

Posted 03/01/21 by Abby B

In honor of Women’s History Month, here’s a list of romance novels with feminist approach to love.

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Favorite Songs By Women

Posted 03/28/19 by Tim P

Inspiring songs by women musicians.

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10 Fantastic Nonfiction Reads: True Stories Featuring Women Spies

Posted 03/14/19 by April S

Inspiring true stories about women who just happened to work as spies.

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5 Powerful Poems to Read for Women's History Month

Posted 03/07/19 by April S

Explore notable poems and poetry collections by women poets.

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15 Intriguing Spy Novels Written by Women Featuring Female Spies

Posted 03/04/19 by April S

Spy stories with strong female protagonists, espionage, intrigue, action and adventure.

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HerStory: Intersectional Feminism

Posted 03/01/19 by Rebecca S

In celebration of Women's History Month, join the Steinem Sisters Collection for HerStory: Intersectional Feminism. Featuring four of the Toledo region’s most celebrated women’s activists and forward-thinkers, this special program will investigate how the feminist movement can be more diverse and inclusive through a renewed focus on intersectionality.

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Steinem Sisters @ the Library

Posted 01/06/19 by April S

Join us as we discuss the many ways feminism intersects with the various aspects of our lives and our community.

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Ruth Bader Ginsblog

Posted 03/21/18 by Eric P

In her twenty-five years on the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become both an influential jurist and a pop culture icon, and the library has books about her that are as idiosyncratic as she is.

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Two Librarians, Too Many Books: It's Women's History Month, Y'all!

Posted 03/13/18 by Allison F

It’s Women’s History Month, y’all! I, for one, can’t think of a worthier topic to chat endlessly about. So in celebration, Katie and I got together to talk about the female authors who have captivated us through the written word and inspired us in our own lives. The following conversation is a lightly-edited-for-clarity transcription of that chat.

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20 Memoirs to Celebrate Women’s History Month

Posted 03/30/17 by Katie M

This Women’s History Month, get to know some outstanding women by browsing our list of 20 must-read memoirs!

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Celebrate Women's History Month with Picture Book Biographies!

Posted 03/08/17 by Cindy V

A selection of picture book biographies celebrating phenomenal women.

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Okay Ladies, Now Let’s Get Information: A Feminist Reading List

Posted 01/09/17 by Katie M

In preparation for the upcoming Women’s March on Washington on January 21st, we’re highlighting some must-read books for the modern feminist.

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