March is Women’s History Month! Learn about these amazing women:
The Matchless Six
The Story of Canada’s First Women’s Olympic Team
Written by Ron Hotchkiss
ISBN 978-0-88776-738-8
Paperback
200 Pages
Ages 11+
- Chosen by Quill & Quire as one of the 2006 Best Children’s Books of the Year
- Selected as one of the best books of 2006 by CANSCAIP
Silent in an Evil Time
The Brave War of Edith Cavell
Written by Jack Batten
ISBN 978-0-88776-737-1
Paperback
144 Pages
Ages 10+
- Included in the 2008 Amelia Bloomer Project list for recommended reading
Laura Secord
A story of Courage
Written by Janet Lunn
Illustrated by Maxwell Newhouse
ISBN 978-0-88776-538-4
32 Pages
Ages 8+
- Selected for the Children’s Literature Choice List 2002
- Selected for the Our Choice 2002 List by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Heart and Soul
The Story of Florence Nightingale
Written by Gena K. Gorrell
ISBN 978-0-88776-703-6
Paperback
152 Pages
Ages 10+
- Winner of the 2001 Norma Fleck Award
- Nominated for the 2002 Torgi Literary Award
Emily Carr
At the Edge of the World
Written by Jo Ellen Bogart
Illustrated by Maxwell Newhouse
ISBN 978-0-88776-640-4
40 Pages
Ages 10+
- Nominated for the 2006-2007 Red Cedar Book Awards
- 2004 Honor Book by the Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada Information Book Award
Capturing Joy
The Story of Maud Lewis
Written by Jo Ellen Bogart
Illustrated by Mark Lang
ISBN 978-0-88776-568-1
32 Pages
Ages 8-12
- Shortlisted for the 2004 Hackmatack Children’s Choice Award
- Finalist for the 2003 Information Book Award – Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada