In addition to A Girl’s Bill of Rights, I highly recommend all of the following girl power picture books, which can be ordered together at bookshop.org here!
In no particular order…
I WILL BE FIERCE! by Bea Birdsong, illustrated by Nidhi Chanani, is about finding courage and confidence in everyday moments.
AMBITIOUS GIRL, illustrated by Marissa Valdez, was written by Vice President Kamala Harris’s own niece, Meena Harris!
HER BODY CAN by Katie Crenshaw and Ady Meschke, illustrated by Li Liu, is a book of self-love and body positivity perfect for ALL girls everywhere. I just love this one!
GO, GIRLS, GO! by Frances Gilbert, illustrated by Allison Black, is for toddler-aged girls who love cars, trucks, cranes, and airplanes. Vroom-vroom!
I LIKE MYSELF by Karen Beaumont, illustrated by David Catrow, was originally published in 2004 and is the oldest book on my list by over a decade, but I had to include it. It is just as relevant, wonderful, and joy-filled now as ever.
LIKE A GIRL by Lori Degman, illustrated by Mara Penny, celebrates 24 women who have taken risks, acted up, broken barriers, and transformed the world!
GIRLS CAN DO ANYTHING by Caryl Hart, illustrated by Ali Pye. Girls can do anything! Need we say more?
GIRLS WITH GUTS! by Debbie Gonzales, illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon, is about breaking barriers and bashing records. Perfect for the young athlete in your life.
DON’T TOUCH MY HAIR! by Sharee Miller. I adore this book, and so will anyone who loves reading about girls who stand up for themselves, set boundaries, and claim their power!
LITTLE LEADERS by Vashti Harrison is a board book for little ones about amazing women who have changed the world.
LITTLE DREAMERS by Vashti Harrison is a follow-up to LITTLE LEADERS and details the lives of women creators around the world.
DEAR GIRL, by the late Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Paris Rosenthal, illustrated by Holly Hatam, is just plain lovely and sweet, a perfect gift for any mom to get her daughter.
Am I missing your favorite girl power book? Let me know!