Girls & Women - Kids Fiction

The year is 1927, and in America, England and Russia, three young girls share the dream of becoming pilots. Against the odds, these ambitious young trailblazers follow their hearts, enrolling in pilot school (some in secret) and eventually flying for their countries in World...

A prize-winning, illustrated novel in verse about a young girl who dreams of being an artist, inspired by the life of Swedish artist Berta Hansson. What do you do when it feels impossible to live up to everything expected of you? When the only...

A story about insecurity, societal competition and confidence.Author: Adam CiccioISBN-10: 1605375136ISBN-13: 9781605375137Publisher: ClavisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/03/2020Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 10.40h x 10.10w x 0.40d

Everyone seems to know what they want to be for Career Day at school--that is, everyone except Mallory. She can't seem to find anything she's good at. When she finally decides to be a fashion designer, some of her classmates laugh at her. And...

WINNER OF THE MILKWEED PRIZE FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATUREWINNER OF THE 2013 PATERSON PRIZE FOR BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERSALA RAINBOW LIST RECOMMENDED BOOKAMELIA BLOOMER PROJECT LIST RECOMMENDED BOOKLAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FINALISTMINNESOTA BOOK AWARD FINALISTFOREWARD REVIEWS BOOK OF THE YEAR HONORABLE MENTION In the summer of...

In legends spanning China to Canada, Sea Girl lays out a new mythology in which women and girls prove they're more than capable of saving the day.The feminist folktales collected in Sea Girl upend any notion that women are doomed to be sentimental, meek,...

Galileo, Newton, Descartes, and Pascal too, All followed rabbit trails that led to something new.Lulu and Elizabeth are two girls who love to play with numbers, words, and (on occasion) toy swords. Join them on a grand adventure, where classic math and logic riddles...

Someone is causing trouble at Chatswood Manor and it's up to Betsy to find the culprit before it's too late in the fifth book of this fascinating historical fiction series. Betsy Northrop is about to turn twelve years old and per her family's tradition,...

A major magic trick leads to missing murder evidence in this eighth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series. When she attends a performance by master illusionist Drake Lonestar, Nancy is skeptical. Lonestar is known for his razzle-dazzle...

Goddess Girl Artemis confronts her fears--and faces her first crush Artemis is known for being the most courageous girl at Mount Olympus Academy. Little do her friends and classmates know that, even though she's fearlessly awesome at archery, the creatures they learn about in...

A young girl's compassion inspires a small but powerful act of heroism during China's "Sparrow War" in this poetic picture book by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Pennypacker. Ming-Li looked up and tried to imagine the sky silent, empty of birds. It...

New York Times bestselling author-illustrator and Caldecott Honor-winner Lane Smith offers an entertaining and empowering vision of a strong girl in power, perfect for election season and year-round!"This funny romp delivers a hefty message for today's girls: The White House is yours for the...

A celebration of girl power and community action, author Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and illustrator Ren馥 Kurilla's picture book Chicks Rule! is the playful, diverse, victorious anthem chicks everywhere will love. All in step with wing in wing . . . Chicks can conquer anything! Nerdy...

A funny and heartfelt realistic middle-grade novel about friendship, family, and the meaning of luck, from author Janice Erlbaum. Eighth-grader Emma Macintyre could use some good luck. The popular kids at her school ignore her, the boy she likes is out of her league,...

The Hollow Kingdom, the first book in Clare Dunkle's acclaimed fantasy trilogy, will transport readers into a magical realm that Newbery Award winner Lloyd Alexander calls "as persuasive as it is remarkable." For thousands of years, young women have been vanishing from Hallow Hill,...

Once upon a time, a rich merchant lived with his daughter. He loved the girl for her beautiful face and her sweet heart. But after his wife died, he decided to marry a second time, and his new wife was selfish and cruel. She...

Nancy joins an Elizabethan troupe as a lady to the queen's court. There are performances and feasts, but the true drama unfolds when Nancy learns that she, the queen, and the entire festival have been targeted for sabotage.Author: Carolyn KeeneISBN-10: 0671792989ISBN-13: 9780671792985Publisher: Aladdin PaperbacksLanguage:...

Life is forever changed at Green Gables, a tranquil farm on Canada's Prince Edward Island, with the arrival of a redheaded chatterbox named Anne. The spirited, precocious 11-year-old orphan finds "scope for imagination" everywhere she looks, transforming the lives of Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert,...

Chloe's nervous about going back to school. She has to get used to a new teacher and harder, more challenging work. But she didn't expect to be the only student to find the new math so difficult. Is everyone else just much smarter than...

Meet the brave girl whose midnight ride, like Paul Revere's, made her a hero of the American Revolution, in this middle grade historical fiction novel, part of the Based on a True Story series. What would you do if your country was counting on...

It was once again time for the annual Science Fair at East Creek Elementary School. Anna wasn't excited about the upcoming event because of the embarrassing projects she'd come up with during her 3rd and 4th grade years. This was her last year of...

Hi, I'm Nancy Drew, and I've got a case to crack. Actually make that two cases. First a gorgeous Fabergé egg has been stolen. Who would have the heart to snatch such a precious family heirloom from someone new to town? Some housewarming that...

After a supernatural showdown with a serial killer, Evie O'Neill has outed herself as a Diviner. Now that the world knows of her ability to "read" objects, and therefore, read the past, she has become a media darling, earning the title, "America's Sweetheart Seer."...

I Will Not Let Go, Daddy is a fun-loving story about the special bond that exists between a daughter and her father. Beautifully illustrated by Michael Tortora, the father-daughter team of David and Anya take readers through a playful, yet tender journey that lasts...

Grace has lots of new and exciting things to share in the latest addition to the Just Grace series There's a new crossing guard in town named Marie who needs a bit of help making friends, a fun substitute teacher for Miss Lois, and...

Pulsating with the rhythm and vibrancy of the Jazz Age, this dazzling picture book is set in New York City in the 1920s. The story may be familiar, but the cast of characters will surprise you. Snow White is a beautiful jazz baby, protected...

Pinkalicious is on a search to find a pink pumpkin in this pinkerrific new lift-the-flap book With thirteen flaps that open to reveal hidden surprises on every page, Pinkalicious fans will be perfectly pleased Author: Victoria KannISBN-10: 0061989614ISBN-13: 9780061989612Publisher: HarperFestivalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/26/2011Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Elizabeth is a middle-school-aged student who loves all science. Elizabeth and her friend Zahra go to the zoo with their moms. Zahra's mom is designing a new line of nail polish inspired by colours of animals and insects at the zoo. While there, Elizabeth...

Elizabeth is a middle-school-aged student who loves all science. Elizabeth and her friend Zahra go to the zoo with their moms. Zahra's mom is designing a new line of nail polish inspired by colours of animals and insects at the zoo. While there, Elizabeth...

Cass lives in a camper van with her eccentric mother on the beach, afraid to be different, though she knows already that she is. This is a story about a mother and daughter, the risks that must be taken to protect ancient secrets, and...

A world of adventure awaits! Come Look and Find with Mickey and friends, Sofia the First, DocMcStuffins, and Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Search 7 engaging scenes for hidden characters and objects. Toddlers can search, point, match, and compare all on their own -...

In this second title in the early chapter book series about everyone's favorite young entrepreneur, Wednesday Wilson is only trying to help her brother when her latest business idea strikes! Sometimes the best business ideas pop up when you least expect them. Or that's...

In this vibrant and exquisitely illustrated picture book written by Commonwealth Prize-winning Jamaican Canadian Olive Senior, and with pictures by the acclaimed artist Laura James (the team that created Anna Carries Water), a young girl learns to love her difficult-to-manage voluminous and boonoonoonous hair.Author:...

A brand-new adventure about animals and friendship. From the legendary author of the bestselling Frankie Foster series, Jean Ure.Eleven-year-old best friends, Hannah and Katy LOVE animals. Every weekend, they learn to ride at Mrs Foster's Riding School, where they meet a loveable horse named...

"olly Frost is FED UP... Because Olivia was yelled at for wearing a tank top when she had to keep her sweatshirt wrapped around her waist. Because Liza got dress coded and Molly didn't, even though they were wearing the exact same outfit. Because...

Discover a fun collection of stories about the wonders of natural, curly afro hair Are you searching for the perfect way to teach your daughter about the basics of afro hair maintenance? Looking for a fun collection of stories that explain hair maintenance in...

Lauren and her three BFFs show football and other sports aren't just for boys in this fifth installment of the relatable and empowering The Invincible Girls Club chapter book series that fans of The Baby-Sitters Club series will love! It's career week in Miss...

Dive back into the thrilling world of Ethonia with "Anyia - It Begins." Anyia embarks on a daring mission to save her mother and her village from the clutches of the menacing Empress Zarina. Disguised as a pale girl, she infiltrates the enemy's city,...

Huguette Castaneda is a graduate of Delphi University in Metaphysical Healing and Transpersonal Spiritual Arts, and of Thomas Edison Universityin Liberal Arts. She is Author of Ignite Inner Knowing, Sophie' Gifts from the Fairies, Messages of Love, Light, Wisdom, and Autumn LeavesDancing in the...

My First Ballet Book was designed to introduce the tiniest dancers to the early steps of ballet With simple songs and colorful pictures, little dancers can practice their ballet steps while learning ballet vocabulary.Author: Brittany Butler, Destiney D. PetersISBN-10: 8587051091ISBN-13: 9798587051096Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Follow the magic. Follow the pink. Fairy Cornbread brings readers into Zoe's world, introducing concepts of family, giving, and courage, all with a drop of magic and a sprinkle of suspense. It's a fun and engaging picture book featuring a modern day African-American family....

Do you want to increase confidence in your young girls and promote strong self-esteem?"What we believe, we become."Every girl should know there is power in her words. What we say, we believe. This book gives you the opportunity to teach your daughter to say...

When Clara's world is turned upside down, she is shaken to her very core. Her loving parents have lost their sparkle and wit, and her warm and wonderful home has grown dark and cold. Is it something I have done? Clara wonders.Clara seeks refuge...

Francesca's excitement for school is quickly interrupted when the girls from class poke fun at her unique fashion sense. She does everything possible to avoid facing these girls until one day she decides that wearing confidence is whats most important. By harnessing the strength...

When widower, John Meredith and his four children move to a new town, they quickly bond with Jem, Walter, Nan, Di, Shirley and Rilla Blythe. Despite their questionable reputation, they become close friends spending time at a place called, Rainbow Valley. Anne and Gilbert...

Princess Aubrey uses her vivid imagination to bring her toy stuffed-animal crocodile to life for a day of fun. Pinkie, the pink crocodile, enjoys a day in Aubrey's made-up world, including a Cupcake Castle trip to enjoy time with friends.Aubrey Joy Mangal is a...

In 1643, Susanna Hutchinson, daughter of religious firebrand Anne Hutchinson, moves to the wilderness near Long Island Sound, so her mother would not be persecuted for her beliefs and statements. Mother's visions have led the family in and out of trouble, and now have...

Alice Perivale saved the world, now she's pleased to make a teacup garden. 73 year old Mrs. Perivale is enjoying time with her grandson when her secret vial of dragon's blood begins to glow brightly, and she fears that things have gone terribly wrong...

Mia finally learns how to control her freezing ability, but when she accidentally freezes the entire town, she has to find a way to make the clock start ticking again. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. is an imprint of...

When a super bully accuses Mia of not belonging, she has to learn how to hold her ground. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. is an imprint of Spotlight a division of ABDO.Author: Kara WestISBN-10: 1532147503ISBN-13: 9781532147500Publisher: Chapter BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished:...