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Beloved and trailblazing author Judy Blume comes to life in this poetic picture book about her childhood. Judy Blume is known for fearlessly discussing topics that were once considered taboo. As a young girl, Judy was not encouraged to share her feelings, so instead she invented stories as a way...

Antes de que Kamala Harris se convirtiera en abogada, senadora y vicepresidenta de Estados Unidos, fue una niña a la que le encantaban los superhéroes. Y cuando los buscaba a su alrededor, ¡se sorprendía al encontrarlos en todas partes! Los había en su familia, entre sus amigos, incluso en...

Historias para niños de Mujeres Mexicanas es un libro que invita a los niños a descubrir las vidas y logros de algunas de las mujeres más extraordinarias de México. A través de relatos inspiradores, conocerán a Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, una brillante escritora y pensadora; a Leona Vicario, una valiente luchadora por la independencia; a Frida Kahlo, una artista única que convirtió el dolor en belleza; y a Rosario Castellanos, una voz poderosa que defendió los derechos de las mujeres y los pueblos indígenas. Cada historia incluye preguntas para reflexionar y una imagen para colorear.

In 1887, the first Black incorporated town in America, Eatonville, was born.Zora Neale Hurston’s 1942 autobiography, Dust Tracks on a Road opens to this time and place, the material that made her. A small area in Maitland, Florida was built by the hands of free Black people who settled there...

Learn how Martha Stewart went from babysitting to becoming an expert in cooking, hosting, gardening, decorating, and so much more. Martha Stewart is a global superstar who has built businesses, written more than one hundred books, and become an icon. All before social media was invented or...

Podcast educativo para niños en el que viajamos al México de principios del siglo XX, concretamente a la Casa Azul de Coyoacán, para conocer a una de las artistas más icónicas del mundo: Frida Kahlo. En este episodio de "La Historia tiene voz" descubriremos cómo convirtió su vida y su dolor en obras de arte llenas de color y fuerza.

Podcast educativo para niños en el que viajamos en el tiempo hasta el siglo IV d.C., a la ciudad de Alejandría, para conocer a una de las mentes más brillantes de la antigüedad: Hipatia. En este episodio de "La Historia tiene voz" ajustaremos nuestra máquina del tiempo al año 400 para charlar con la primera mujer matemática, astrónoma y filósofa de la que tenemos registros detallados. Hipatia fue una maestra excepcional que, gracias a las enseñanzas de su padre Teón, rompió con las normas de su época.

An educational podcast for children in which we travel back in time to the 4th century AD, to the city of Alexandria, to meet one of the most brilliant minds of antiquity: Hypatia. Hypatia was an exceptional teacher who, thanks to the teachings of her father Theon, broke with the norms of her time. While other girls had little access to education, she mastered geometry, algebra, and astronomy and eventually became the leader of the "Alexandrian Neoplatonists.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is the most popular player in women's basketball. Learn about her life and discover how she became college basketball's all-time leading scorer before taking the WNBA by storm.

Marianna Martines (1744-1812) was one of eighteenth-century Vienna's most prominent composers. She received more acclaim than perhaps any other female composer of her time. Martines was a renowned singer as well as harpsichord player and composer. Empress Maria Theresa, the biggest musical patron in Vienna, was immensely taken with the young composer. At a time when most male composers either worked for the church or a royal court, Martines was able to accomplish incredible things without formal employment.

Theresa Bernstein discovered her love for art at age seven when she drew her first portrait. As a teenager, her photographic memory and sketching skills earned her recognition in art school. After moving to New York, Theresa faced sexism in the art world but persevered. Using the name "T. Bernstein" to hide her gender, she gained attention for her work.

From American Girl, the brand that inspires courage and confidence, comes an audiobook featuring stories of 25 remarkable women's childhoods, plus quizzes and journal prompts, to spark big dreams. This is an audiobook about 25 ordinary girls who grew up to be extraordinary women in America. As...

Move over Henry VIII, it's the Queens' time to shine. Uncover the truth about these bold and brilliant Queens with this fresh, feminist guide to their lives. We all know Henry VIII had six wives. But these ladies are FAR too interesting to only be known as wives. Did you know that Catherine of...

Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing due to an early childhood illness and spent the first six years of her life unable to interact with other people. She remained isolated from the outside world until Anne Sullivan came to work as her teacher. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, learn all...

Amelia Earhart is one of the world's most famous aviators in the history of flight and a role model for women everywhere. Follow the story of this trailblazing pilot - from her childhood adventures in Kansas, USA, to her around-the-world-flight in 1937, which ended in her mysterious...

Discover the inspiring story of Marie Curie - the scientist who made more than one world-changing discovery, and the first woman to win a Nobel prize - in this fascinating kids' biography. Born to poor schoolteachers at a time when women could not attend university in her home country of Poland...

Explore the incredible life of Queen Elizabeth II in this children's biography. Discover the inspiring story of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history. At just 25 years of age, Princess Elizabeth succeeded King George VI to the British throne. This compelling...

Learn all about Anne Frank and her world-famous diary in this children's biography. In this biography, discover the incredible story of Anne Frank, the courageous young writer who hid from the Nazis during World War II. Anne Frank's diary is read by children and adults worldwide. It tells two...

Extraordinary women are changing the world! They are leaders shaping the way we think about science, business, design, politics, and more. This biography series for early listeners uses informative text and engaging features to highlight remarkable women at the forefront of their fields.

Learn about the record-breaking career of basketball superstar Caitlin Clark in this Who HQ Now biography featuring newsmakers and trending topics. Point guard Caitlin Clark took the world of college basketball by storm when she began playing for the University of Iowa in 2020, earning 27 points...