little dreamers visionary women around the world vashti harrison

This format makes it fun for kids to read a story at a time, or several in a row, and easy for parents or leaders to use to highlight one woman at a time for a lesson or message. This book highlights 35 women whose barrier-breaking, creative, and innovative work made a huge impact on the world around them, including some more familiar names like Marie Curie, Frida Kahlo, and Toni Morrison, as well as many women who may be new-to-you heroines, such as Wang Zhenyi, 18th century Chinese scientist, Esther Afua Ocloo, Ghanaian entrepreneur who championed economic empowerment for women, and Mahasweta Devi, Indian writer who advocated for the rights of indigenous groups in India.Įach woman is featured in a two-page spread with a beautiful illustration beside the words of their story. One book that offers many different inspiring stories of women from around the globe is Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World, written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison. It is a great place to find fun and uplifting stories of all kinds of incredible women and girls. The Sacred Worth Books database, a resource curated by the General Board of Church and Society, provides a way to search for children’s books that highlight the sacred worth of all by featuring diverse main characters and stories.

What better way to celebrate amazing women this month than by reading their stories together with the children in your life?

In addition to these observances highlighting women, March is also National Reading Month, in which Americans of all ages are encouraged to read daily. These observances allow us as United Methodists to also reflect on our commitment through our faith to follow in Christ’s footsteps by uplifting the voices and contributions of women and seeking to ensure that their equal worth is affirmed around the world (see here for how and why Church & Society works toward justice for women and children).

The month of March is also when we observe Women’s History Month in the United States, recognizing the vital role of women in shaping American history. March 8th, when I am typing these words, is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the achievements of women all over the world and highlight the ongoing global movement for women’s rights.

Little dreamers visionary women around the world vashti harrison