15 Empowering Reads to Celebrate Women's History Month All Year Round

There was a time when the majority of books published and assigned in schools centered around male protagonists, but that's no longer the case. Today, there are countless middle grade and young adult books that highlight strong female protagonists, both in fiction and nonfiction.

Below is a selection of books written by and about women and girls, recommended by middle and high school ELA teachers, that you can add to your classroom library. These titles are ideal for showcasing during Women's History Month in March and on International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8. Below each book you'll find the Instagram handle of the person recommending the book.

15 Books to Enhance Jewish Representation on Your Classroom Shelves

As I reviewed the books in my classroom library, I noticed that nearly all of the titles by Jewish authors or featuring Jewish protagonists focused on the Holocaust. Similarly, a teacher of younger grades might find that their collection predominantly centers on Jewish holidays. Since recognizing this gap, I have been working to broaden the representation of Jewish experiences in my library.

Below is a selection of books by Jewish authors, recommended by middle and high school ELA teachers, that you can add to your classroom library. Click on the Instagram handle of the person recommending the book to view their account.