Women's HerStory Diverse Books List by Catherine Davis

Anne Lowe Information

catherinedavis1024 — 2025-04-06 04:22:21 UTC

This website page by the Simosonian has information, images, and a video about the life of Ann Lowe a fashion icon. A great example of our young Black girls to look admire.

Eagle Huntress -

catherinedavis1024 — 2025-04-06 04:27:20 UTC

How often do we hear about young girls breaking stereotypes today? This young lady did just that and changed her country! This is a trailer for a video about her story. The middle-grade book about her is a wonder window into her world. She is now in her 20s and just graduated college, I believe. I follow her on Facebook and have met her in a Zoom call! ;-)

Virgina Hall - Most wanted Spy

catherinedavis1024 — 2025-04-06 13:30:23 UTC

A story about a spy is always interesting. I hope the topic will spur my fifth graders to learn about her. The white space and quotes I make this more accessible.

Wilma Rudoph

catherinedavis1024 — 2025-04-06 13:34:58 UTC

This article from Kpedia (Kiddlepedia) is written just for students so should be more accessible.

Malala Yousafzai

catherinedavis1024 — 2025-04-06 13:44:21 UTC

This article on Pebble Go Next requires a login and is accessible by my students. It is written at a 3-5th grade level and can be read by the students, making it accessible for emerging readers.

Kidpedia Article on Malala

catherinedavis1024 — 2025-04-06 13:46:22 UTC

My young Muslim girls from Afghanistan are all wanting to research Malala. She is an inspiration to many. This Kiddle article should make her life story more accessible.

Josephine Baker- Dancer & SPY

catherinedavis1024 — 2025-04-06 13:48:20 UTC

Naomi Walder Young Activists

catherinedavis1024 — 2025-04-06 13:51:02 UTC

When one of my black 5th graders saw this linked in our assignment, she exclaimed - "She's 11! " She was excited to see someone who looked like her and was close to her age. The power of a mirror!

A Girl Safari Guide

catherinedavis1024 — 2025-04-06 13:54:15 UTC

Another young black girl is breaking stereotypes. This NPR article should help students learn about this current women changing traditional jobs.

Tammy Duckworth - veteran

catherinedavis1024 — 2025-04-06 13:57:42 UTC

Kiddle for the win for an accessible article on this amazing Senator, fighting for women and veterans todayl

US Athlete makes History!

catherinedavis1024 — 2025-04-06 14:01:56 UTC

Another current young Black Woman is making History! This video shows students the events that happened in their lifetime.

Bessie Coleman -First Black Pilot

catherinedavis1024 — 2025-04-06 14:03:38 UTC

Kiddle Facts for Kids provides an easy-to-read article about this amazing woman and activist.

Raven Wilkenson - !st Black Ballerina

catherinedavis1024 — 2025-04-06 14:09:21 UTC

Kiddle provides this among other resources to learn about this amazing lady who was the first Black ballerina with a major ballet

Ellen Ochoa Hispanic Astronaut

catherinedavis1024 — 2025-04-06 14:23:52 UTC

Kiddle for the win to learn about this woman astronaut and engineer.

Deloria Huerta

catherinedavis1024 — 2025-04-06 14:25:27 UTC

Kiddle provides this accessible article in the Pedia to learn about this amazing woman

30 Women Google Slides

catherinedavis1024 — 2025-04-07 18:01:26 UTC

This is the published to the web version. The student have yet to complete this assignment, so the linked slides are all blank.

Simone Biles

catherinedavis1024 — 2025-04-19 21:23:17 UTC

This book will be used for the guided practice and using complex texts. It provides definitions and has a read to me feature that supports all students.