International Day of the Girl

Black Star

A 12‑year‑old Black girl fights to become a pitcher and defy racial and gender barriers.

Authors and illustrators

Kwame Alexander

This is Who I Am

Poetic picture book about a bicultural girl's identity and proud selfhood.

Authors and illustrators

Rashmi Sirdeshpande Ruchi Mhasane

The Ministry of Unladylike Activity 3: A Stocking Full of Spies

Girls as detectives and codebreakers—empowering, smart, and adventurous.

Authors and illustrators

Robin Stevens

The Ministry of Unladylike Activity 3: A Stocking Full of Spies

Wartime girl detectives use codebreaking and courage to solve a spy murder.

Authors and illustrators

Robin Stevens

Arkspire 3: Revenge of the Misfits

Action-packed fantasy with a defiant girl protagonist fighting to save her city.

Authors and illustrators

Jamie Littler

I Wanna Be Your Girl Vol. 1

Manga about friendship, identity, and supporting a trans girl in school.

Authors and illustrators

Umi Takase

I Wanna Be Your Girl Vol. 1

Youth manga about friendship, gender identity and allyship in school.

Authors and illustrators

Umi Takase

PAWS: Priya Puts Herself First

Graphic novel of friendship, resilience, and a girl choosing herself.

Authors and illustrators

Nathan Fairbairn Michele Assarasakorn

Super Goat Girl

Girl superhero finds confidence and celebrates what makes her special.

Authors and illustrators

Tracey Baptiste Dapo Adeola

Super Goat Girl

A young girl's journey to find confidence and embrace her uniqueness.

Authors and illustrators

Tracey Baptiste Dapo Adeola

PAWS: Priya Puts Herself First

Graphic novel about girls, friendship, resilience, and self-advocacy.

Authors and illustrators

Nathan Fairbairn Michele Assarasakorn

Run Away With Me

YA road‑trip thriller about two girls escaping abuse and finding themselves.

Authors and illustrators

J. L. Simmonds

Heir of Storms

YA fantasy about a shunned girl fighting trials to claim power and agency.

Authors and illustrators

Lauryn Hamilton Murray

Snowglobe 2

Dystopian sequel where Haeri girls fight a surveilled reality-TV city.

Authors and illustrators

Soyoung Park

Sword of Fire

Young girl chosen to save a magical world, proving bravery and leadership.

Authors and illustrators

Federico Ivanier

Sword of Fire

Epic fantasy about a brave girl destined to save a magical world.

Authors and illustrators

Federico Ivanier

PAWS: Mindy Makes Some Space

Girls run a pet business and learn about friendship, change, and sharing.

Authors and illustrators

Nathan Fairbairn Michele Assarasakorn

Stories for South Asian Superkids

Illustrated South Asian role models empowering girls and children to dream.

Authors and illustrators

Raj Kaur Khaira

Stories for South Asian Superkids

Illustrated biographies of 50 South Asian role models inspiring girls and kids

Authors and illustrators

Raj Kaur Khaira

To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods

Yang Ruying, a girl-turned-assassin, confronts occupation and chooses resistance.

Authors and illustrators

Molly X. Chang

Hilo: Gina The Girl Who Broke the World

Middle‑grade graphic novel about an empowered girl using magic to save the world.

Authors and illustrators

Judd Winick

Hilo: Gina The Girl Who Broke the World

Middle-grade graphic novel about Gina, a magical girl who leads the save-the-world adventure.

Authors and illustrators

Judd Winick

The End Crowns All

Feminist YA Trojan-war retelling centering girls' agency and voices

Authors and illustrators

Bea Fitzgerald

PAWS: Gabby Gets it Together

Three girls start a dog‑walking business, learning leadership and teamwork.

Authors and illustrators

Nathan Fairbairn Michele Assarasakorn

PAWS: Gabby Gets it Together

Girls start a pet-care business and learn leadership, teamwork, and responsibility.

Authors and illustrators

Nathan Fairbairn Michele Assarasakorn

Meena's Saturday

Meena challenges household gender roles and claims her place at the table.

Authors and illustrators

Kusum Mepani Yasmeen Ismail

Ride North

A grieving 12-year-old flees with her pony, seeking independence and survival.

Authors and illustrators

Maria de Jong

Momo Arashima Duels the Queen of Death

Twelve-year-old Momo battles gods and monsters to save her family and world.

Authors and illustrators

Misa Sugiura

Ride North

12-year-old Folly’s survival and independence on a road-trip with her pony.

Authors and illustrators

Maria de Jong

Penguin Readers Level 4: Clouds Over California (ELT Graded Reader)

Coming-of-age of an 11-year-old girl during 1970s social change.

Authors and illustrators

Karyn Parsons

Letty and the Mystery of the Golden Thread

Letty, a plucky girl sleuth, travels Europe to clear her father’s name.

Authors and illustrators

Penny Boxall

Letty and the Mystery of the Golden Thread

12‑year‑old Letty's daring European quest showcases a girl's courage and agency.

Authors and illustrators

Penny Boxall

Don't Let It Break Your Heart

YA queer coming-of-age about a girl's identity, friendship, and agency.

Authors and illustrators

Maggie Horne

Big

A girl grows into self-acceptance and finds strength despite feeling out of place.

Authors and illustrators

Vashti Harrison

The Whisperling Twins

Twin girls with ghost-speech powers fight danger and claim agency in 1918.

Authors and illustrators

Hayley Hoskins

The Whale Rider

Maori girl defies tradition to become a tribal leader.

Authors and illustrators

Witi Ihimaera

The Whisperling Twins

Twin girls use ghost-speaking powers to defy limits and solve disappearances.

Authors and illustrators

Hayley Hoskins

The Whale Rider

Girl challenges tradition to become leader and reclaim her people's future.

Authors and illustrators

Witi Ihimaera

Arkspire 2: The Order of Misfits

MG fantasy: brave girl leader unites misfits to challenge corrupt power.

Authors and illustrators

Jamie Littler

The Secret Garden

Young girl's resilience and empowerment as she restores a secret garden.

Authors and illustrators

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Race To Be Myself: Adapted for Younger Readers

Adapted memoir of Caster Semenya: resilience, identity and girls' empowerment.

Authors and illustrators

Caster Semenya

Queens of the Jungle

Illustrated look at powerful female animals to inspire young girls.

Authors and illustrators

Carly Anne York Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong

Nine Girls

A girl's rural adventure discovering heritage, courage and belonging.

Authors and illustrators

Stacy Gregg

Nine Girls

Girl-led Māori adventure about identity, heritage and resilience.

Authors and illustrators

Stacy Gregg

The Girl Who Dreamed in Magic

Heroic girl overcomes fear to save her village and claim her destiny.

Authors and illustrators

Maria Kuzniar

Momo Arashima Breaks the Mirror of the Sun

Middle-grade fantasy with a courageous girl hero, teamwork and identity.

Authors and illustrators

Misa Sugiura

The Girl Who Dreamed in Magic

Nordic fantasy where a brave girl faces magic and saves her village.

Authors and illustrators

Maria Kuzniar

Momo Arashima Breaks the Mirror of the Sun

Girl protagonist uses courage and teamwork to defeat folklore foes and outgrow bullies.

Authors and illustrators

Misa Sugiura

The Fox Maidens

Martial-arts girl battles prejudice, a deadly fox-curse, and finds love.

Authors and illustrators

Robin Ha

Penguin Readers Level 4: Roald Dahl Matilda (ELT Graded Reader)

A young girl's love of learning and courage to stand up to injustice.

Authors and illustrators

Roald Dahl Quintin Blake

The Other Edie Trimmer

A girl time-slips into another Edie's life in a Victorian workhouse.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson

Girl, Goddess, Queen

YA feminist retelling: Persephone seizes agency and challenges Olympus.

Authors and illustrators

Bea Fitzgerald

The Dream Team: Naomie Mensa vs. the Future

Middle-grade tale of a girl finding her voice through sport, friends and choices.

Authors and illustrators

Priscilla Mante

Change Sings

A young girl leads her community in joyful acts of change.

Authors and illustrators

Amanda Gorman Loren Long

Clouds Over California

11-year-old girl discovers feminism, family, and activism.

Authors and illustrators

Karyn Parsons

Arkspire

Juniper, a clever girl thief, bonds with magic and battles corrupt rulers.

Authors and illustrators

Jamie Littler

Arkspire

Young girl thief-hero bonds with a creature and challenges corrupt magicians.

Authors and illustrators

Jamie Littler

Safiyyah's War

A brave girl leads efforts to protect Jews in WWII Paris.

Authors and illustrators

Hiba Noor Khan

Girls Like Girls

Queer YA coming-of-age about a grieving teen finding love and identity.

Authors and illustrators

Hayley Kiyoko

Big

Picture book about a girl's growth, resilience, and self-acceptance.

Authors and illustrators

Vashti Harrison

The Midnighters

A brave girl uses courage and friendship to find her missing friend.

Authors and illustrators

Hana Tooke

Trixie Pickle Art Avenger: Toxic Takedown

Girl art-avenger uses creativity to solve a mystery and confront bullies.

Authors and illustrators

Olaf Falafel

Trixie Pickle Art Avenger: Toxic Takedown

Art-savvy girl uses creativity to solve a town mystery and lead.

Authors and illustrators

Olaf Falafel

Harriet the Strongest Girl in the World

Playful picture book celebrating a girl's strength, confidence, and belonging.

Authors and illustrators

Ben Lerwill Beatrice Blue

Harriet the Strongest Girl in the World

Playful picture book celebrating a strong girl's empowerment and belonging.

Authors and illustrators

Ben Lerwill Beatrice Blue

A Wrinkle in Time

Sci‑fi/fantasy about a young girl's journey of courage, growth and leadership.

Authors and illustrators

Madeleine L'Engle Ngadi Smart

Chinese Cinderella

Memoir of an unwanted girl's resilience, academic ambition and self-belief.

Authors and illustrators

Adeline Yen Mah Ngadi Smart

The Other Side of Truth

Twelve-year-old Sade's refugee journey and stand for truth.

Authors and illustrators

Beverley Naidoo Ngadi Smart

Baby Love

1960s teen pregnancy, stigma and girls' solidarity amid family shame.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson

Friday I'm in Love

Black queer teen's coming-of-age, joy, and girl-powered self-advocacy.

Authors and illustrators

Camryn Garrett

Penguin Readers Level 4: You Must Be Layla (ELT Graded Reader)

13‑year‑old Muslim girl's school struggles, friendship and resilience.

Authors and illustrators

Yassmin Abdel-Magied

Little Sure Shot

Annie Oakley’s rise: a girl’s skill, grit and independence breaking gender roles.

Authors and illustrators

Matt Ralphs

Little Sure Shot

Girl’s rise from poverty to fame by defying gender norms through sharpshooting

Authors and illustrators

Matt Ralphs

My Name is Malala

Board-book intro to Malala's fight for girls' education and rights.

Authors and illustrators

Malala Yousafzai Mariam Quraishi

Penguin Readers Level 7: Girl, Woman, Other (ELT Graded Reader)

Interlinked stories of girls and women facing identity, race and empowerment

Authors and illustrators

Bernardine Evaristo

Murder Most Unladylike Ebook Bundle

Two schoolgirl detectives solve crimes, showcasing clever, resourceful girls.

Authors and illustrators

Robin Stevens

The Treekeepers

Girl shapeshifter leads a brave quest to save her world and prove her voice.

Authors and illustrators

Kieran Larwood Chris Wormell

Beasts of Ruin

YA fantasy about Koffi, a girl's struggle for power, choice, and identity.

Authors and illustrators

Ayana Gray

The Midnighters

Girl protagonist finds courage and agency to rescue her missing friend.

Authors and illustrators

Hana Tooke

The Good Turn

Middle-grade mystery: a girl leads peers to confront injustice and take action.

Authors and illustrators

Sharna Jackson

The Good Turn

Middle‑grade mystery about a girl leader, friendship and local activism.

Authors and illustrators

Sharna Jackson

The Colour of Hope

Girl whose touch restores colour battles an oppressive Emperor.

Authors and illustrators

Ross MacKenzie

The Colour of Hope

Magical girl whose touch restores colour and fights an oppressive ruler.

Authors and illustrators

Ross MacKenzie

Rumaysa: Ever After

Diverse, empowering fairytale quest starring a bold girl hero.

Authors and illustrators

Radiya Hafiza Rhaida El Touny

We Don't Need Permission!

Guide to empowering Black and female entrepreneurs through investment.

Authors and illustrators

Eric Collins

The Can Caravan

Girl collects cans and uses design/tech skills to renovate a caravan.

Authors and illustrators

Richard O'Neill Cindy Kang

A Dress with Pockets

Girl seeks a dress with pockets — playful tale of independence and agency.

Authors and illustrators

Lily Murray Jenny Løvlie

Beasts of Prey

YA fantasy about a girl defying oppression and discovering her power.

Authors and illustrators

Ayana Gray

The Story Thief

Shy girl finds courage and empowers her town through books.

Authors and illustrators

Graham Carter

The Secret of Splint Hall

Two sisters survive post-war hardship and uncover family mysteries.

Authors and illustrators

Katie Cotton

Carnival of the Lost

Brave girl finds agency in a carnival troupe and helps rescue missing children.

Authors and illustrators

Kieran Larwood Sam Usher

Dreams for our Daughters

Uplifting picture book celebrating girls' potential and empowerment.

Authors and illustrators

Ruth Doyle Ashling Lindsay

The Runaway Girls

Two runaway girls in Victorian London survive, bond, and resist poverty.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson

Hello Star

Girl keeps a dying star company, learns science, and finds purpose.

Authors and illustrators

Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic Vashti Harrison

Hello Star

A girl's compassion for a dying star sparks her lifelong love of science.

Authors and illustrators

Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic Vashti Harrison

Superheroes Are Everywhere

Picture-book about everyday heroes that inspires girls to lead.

Authors and illustrators

Kamala Harris Mechal Renee Roe

Stories for South Asian Supergirls

50 inspiring stories of South Asian women as role models for young readers.

Authors and illustrators

Raj Kaur Khaira

Stories for South Asian Supergirls

50 illustrated short biographies of inspirational South Asian women for young readers.

Authors and illustrators

Raj Kaur Khaira

Big Boned

Teen girl's body-positive journey sparks a movement and empowerment.

Authors and illustrators

Jo Watson

Journey to the River Sea: Illustrated Edition

Orphan girl's empowering Amazon adventure and self-discovery.

Authors and illustrators

Eva Ibbotson Katie Hickey

Our Girl

Joyful picture-book celebrating girls’ potential, roles, and identity.

Authors and illustrators

Anthony Browne

Saving Sorya – Chang and the Sun Bear

Chang, a determined girl, rescues and returns a sun bear to the wild.

Authors and illustrators

Nguyen Thi Thu Trang Jeet Zdung

Change Sings

Lyrical picture book of a girl inspiring community change and self-empowerment.

Authors and illustrators

Amanda Gorman Loren Long

Endling: Book Three: The Only

Middle-grade fantasy about a young female leader forming an army of peace.

Authors and illustrators

Katherine Applegate

A Different Sort of Normal

Autistic girl's memoir and guide on growing up, identity and empowerment.

Authors and illustrators

Abigail Balfe

A Different Sort of Normal

Autistic girl's memoir-guide on identity, belonging and empowerment.

Authors and illustrators

Abigail Balfe

Three Little Vikings

Three Viking girls cooperate to outsmart a troll and save their village.

Authors and illustrators

Bethan Woollvin

Listen, Layla

Sudanese‑Australian girl inventor balancing family, identity and activism

Authors and illustrators

Yassmin Abdel-Magied

Listen, Layla

Sudanese-Australian girl inventor juggling family, identity and activism.

Authors and illustrators

Yassmin Abdel-Magied

Endling: Book Three: The Only

Young girl leads a peaceful army; courage and female leadership.

Authors and illustrators

Katherine Applegate

The Boyband Murder Mystery

Teen girls lead a fangirl army to solve a crime—an empowerment story.

Authors and illustrators

Ava Eldred

Destination Anywhere

Teen girl's solo trip to find herself, independence and new friendships.

Authors and illustrators

Sara Barnard

Rumaysa: A Fairytale

Retold fairytales where Muslim girls escape, find magic, and lead.

Authors and illustrators

Radiya Hafiza Rhaida El Touny

The Runaway Girls

Victorian girls run away, survive on the streets, and form a strong bond.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson

The Runaway Girls

Victorian runaway girls who learn survival, friendship and self‑reliance.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson

Those Kinds of Girls

YA feminist mystery: girls expose revenge porn, oppose victim‑blaming

Authors and illustrators

Natalie Walton

Becoming: Adapted for Younger Readers

Michelle Obama’s journey inspiring girls to learn, lead and believe in themselves

Authors and illustrators

Michelle Obama

Becoming: Adapted for Younger Readers

Adapted memoir of Michelle Obama — inspires girls to lead, learn, persist.

Authors and illustrators

Michelle Obama

Beauty and the Bin

Girl launches an eco-friendly business while navigating friendship, identity, and activism.

Authors and illustrators

Joanne O'Connell

Liberté

Girl-led historical fantasy of resistance, storytelling, and girls' empowerment.

Authors and illustrators

Gita Trelease

Bad Habits

Teen rebel stages The Vagina Monologues to fight sexism and find her voice.

Authors and illustrators

Flynn Meaney

The Ocean Squid Explorers' Club

Girl engineer leads a daring undersea expedition, showing courage and leadership.

Authors and illustrators

Alex Bell Tomislav Tomic

Superheroes Are Everywhere

Joyful picture-book urging kids—especially girls—to be everyday heroes.

Authors and illustrators

Kamala Harris Mechal Renee Roe

Kat Wolfe on Thin Ice

Girl-led snowy survival mystery showcasing bravery and independence.

Authors and illustrators

Lauren St John

The Extraordinary Life of Amelia Earhart

Trailblazing female pilot and role model who broke gender barriers.

Authors and illustrators

Dr Sheila Kanani Rachel Corcoran

The Extraordinary Life of Amelia Earhart

Trailblazing aviator whose achievements inspire girls to break barriers.

Authors and illustrators

Dr Sheila Kanani Rachel Corcoran

White Bird

WWII graphic novel about a Jewish girl's courage, survival and solidarity.

Authors and illustrators

R. J. Palacio

I Can Catch a Monster

Picture book of a bold girl defying limits and befriending monsters.

Authors and illustrators

Bethan Woollvin

Our Girl

Affirming picture-book celebration of girls and their potential.

Authors and illustrators

Anthony Browne

Our Girl

Empowering picture book celebrating girls' potential and identities.

Authors and illustrators

Anthony Browne

A Case of the Jitters

Girls overcoming anxiety and building confidence through teamwork.

Authors and illustrators

Tom Percival

The Invincible Summer of Juniper Jones

Juniper, a free-spirited teen, challenges prejudice and leads change.

Authors and illustrators

Daven McQueen

Amazing Muslims Who Changed the World

Illustrated profiles of Muslim heroes, featuring many inspiring women.

Authors and illustrators

Burhana Islam Reya Ahmed Saffa Khan Nabi H. Ali

The Ship of Shadows

Girl joins an all-female pirate crew and discovers courage, skill, and leadership.

Authors and illustrators

Maria Kuzniar

Amazing Muslims Who Changed the World

Illustrated profiles of Muslim women who inspire and empower girls worldwide

Authors and illustrators

Burhana Islam Reya Ahmed Saffa Khan Nabi H. Ali

The Extraordinary Life of Greta Thunberg

Biography of Greta Thunberg, teen climate activist and inspiring role model.

Authors and illustrators

Devika Jina Petra Braun

The Extraordinary Life of Greta Thunberg

Young female climate activist’s inspiring story of leadership and resilience.

Authors and illustrators

Devika Jina Petra Braun

Circus Girl

Sky, a circus girl, aspires to perform and claim the spotlight.

Authors and illustrators

Jana Novotny-Hunter Joaquín Camp

Rules for Being a Girl

YA about a girl exposing sexism, confronting abuse, and reclaiming her power.

Authors and illustrators

Candace Bushnell Katie Cotugno

Pretty Funny

Teen girl pursues stand-up comedy, confronting body-image and gender stereotypes.

Authors and illustrators

Rebecca Elliott

The Secret Garden

Mary Lennox heals and gains agency by restoring a secret garden.

Authors and illustrators

Claire Freedman Shaw Davidson

Orphans of the Tide

Fantasy adventure starring a fearless girl inventor fighting oppression.

Authors and illustrators

Struan Murray Manuel Sumberac

Feminists Don't Wear Pink (and other lies)

Curated, empowering essays on feminism, rights and leadership for girls and young women.

Authors and illustrators

Scarlett Curtis

The Case of the Drowned Pearl

Daisy and Hazel, girl detectives, solve a seaside murder mystery.

Authors and illustrators

Robin Stevens

Orphans of the Tide

Fantasy adventure with a brave girl-inventor standing up to injustice.

Authors and illustrators

Struan Murray Manuel Sumberac

She is Fierce

Anthology of women's poems celebrating growing up, courage and resistance.

Authors and illustrators

Ana Sampson

Wilder Girls

YA body‑horror survival about girls' friendship, resilience, and agency.

Authors and illustrators

Rory Power

Foul is Fair

YA revenge thriller of a girl reclaiming power after sexual assault.

Authors and illustrators

Hannah Capin

Pet

A brave girl confronts hidden monsters and adult denial to protect her friend.

Authors and illustrators

Akwaeke Emezi

Shadows of Winterspell

Stella discovers her identity and power to save the enchanted forest.

Authors and illustrators

Amy Wilson

The Somerset Tsunami

Girl disguises herself to work and assert independence amidst danger

Authors and illustrators

Emma Carroll

The Bandit Queen

Girl becomes a bandit queen, finds family and agency.

Authors and illustrators

Natalia O’Hara Lauren O'Hara

Chinglish

British–Chinese teen's diary on identity, bullying and pursuing artistic ambition.

Authors and illustrators

Sue Cheung

The Prom

Teen girls mobilize to win the right to attend prom together.

Authors and illustrators

Saundra Mitchell Matthew Sklar Chad Beguelin

Mary and Frankenstein

Young Mary’s imagination and courage lead her to create Frankenstein.

Authors and illustrators

Linda Bailey Júlia Sardà

Chinglish

Diary-style story of a British-Chinese teen navigating identity, family and ambition.

Authors and illustrators

Sue Cheung

Rosa and the Daring Dog

Girl-led tale of courage and standing up to racism, inspired by Rosa Parks.

Authors and illustrators

Megan Rix

Rosa and the Daring Dog

A young girl inspired by Rosa Parks stands up to racism.

Authors and illustrators

Megan Rix

Top Marks For Murder

Boarding-school girl detectives solve a mystery, showcasing girl agency.

Authors and illustrators

Robin Stevens

We Hunt the Flame

Girl disguises as a man to protect her people and reclaim her identity.

Authors and illustrators

Hafsah Faizal

Top Marks For Murder

Girl detectives display leadership and agency while solving a school mystery.

Authors and illustrators

Robin Stevens

All the Bad Apples

Teen girl's search uncovers silenced women and generational trauma.

Authors and illustrators

Moira Fowley-Doyle

The Million Pieces of Neena Gill

South Asian teen navigating identity, mental health and self-empowerment.

Authors and illustrators

Emma Smith-Barton

Fire Girl, Forest Boy

Girl-led jungle adventure about finding inner power and truth.

Authors and illustrators

Chloe Daykin

Sasha's Secret

Teen lead singer hides anxiety while trying to keep her band together.

Authors and illustrators

Cathy Cassidy Erin Keen

Rose Rivers

Coming-of-age about girls' education, inequality and mutual empowerment

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Secret Suffragette

Daisy joins suffragettes, fighting for girls' rights, education and her future.

Authors and illustrators

Barbara Mitchelhill

Secret Suffragette

Young girl's journey into suffragette activism for education and rights.

Authors and illustrators

Barbara Mitchelhill

The Exiles

Four sisters resist a book-ban, asserting autonomy and love of reading.

Authors and illustrators

Hilary McKay

The Girl Who Came Out of the Woods

Sheltered girl thrust into fame, facing online harassment and survival.

Authors and illustrators

Emily Barr

Lightning Mary

Middle-grade biography of Mary Anning, a girl who defies limits to become a scientist.

Authors and illustrators

Anthea Simmons

Lightning Mary

Bio of Mary Anning: a girl who defied barriers to become a scientist.

Authors and illustrators

Anthea Simmons

The Nature Girls

Girls explore global habitats, celebrating curiosity, adventure, and nature.

Authors and illustrators

AKI Delphine Mach

First Prize for the Worst Witch

Mildred, a clumsy witch pupil, fights to become Head Girl and prove herself.

Authors and illustrators

Jill Murphy

A Moon Girl Stole My Friend

Futuristic middle‑grade tale of a girl's resilience, friendship and adventure.

Authors and illustrators

Rebecca Patterson

The Case of the Missing Treasure

Daisy and Hazel, girl detectives, crack codes and race to stop a museum thief.

Authors and illustrators

Robin Stevens

How High The Moon

Eleven-year-old girl's coming-of-age amid segregation, aspiration, and injustice.

Authors and illustrators

Karyn Parsons

How High The Moon

Eleven-year-old girl's coming-of-age amid segregation and injustice.

Authors and illustrators

Karyn Parsons

Anne of Green Gables

A spirited orphan girl who wins education, confidence and agency.

Authors and illustrators

L. M. Montgomery

Little Women

Sisters growing into independence and challenging gender roles

Authors and illustrators

Louisa May Alcott

A Little Princess

Sara Crewe's story of courage, kindness and resilience in hardship.

Authors and illustrators

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Case of the Missing Treasure

Girls lead a museum mystery, showing courage, cleverness and teamwork.

Authors and illustrators

Robin Stevens

F is for Feminism: An Alphabet Book of Empowerment

Alphabet primer for kids on feminism, activism and equality.

Authors and illustrators

Carolyn Suzuki

F is for Feminism: An Alphabet Book of Empowerment

ABC-style primer teaching feminism, equality and activism.

Authors and illustrators

Carolyn Suzuki

Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

Illustrated short biographies of 40 Black women to inspire girls to lead

Authors and illustrators

Vashti Harrison

The Extraordinary Life of Malala Yousafzai

Malala’s journey fighting for girls’ education and rights.

Authors and illustrators

Hiba Noor Khan Rita Petruccioli

The Extraordinary Life of Malala Yousafzai

Illustrated biography of Malala, champion of girls' education and rights.

Authors and illustrators

Hiba Noor Khan Rita Petruccioli

Florence and the Mischievous Kitten

Girl-led historical tale of activism, friendship, and Florence Nightingale.

Authors and illustrators

Megan Rix

Florence and the Mischievous Kitten

Girl in 1888 matchgirls' protest befriends Florence Nightingale.

Authors and illustrators

Megan Rix

Scribble Yourself Feminist

Interactive feminist journal to empower girls with creativity and activism

Authors and illustrators

Chidera Eggerue Manjit Thapp

First Prize for the Worst Witch

Funny, empowering tale of a clumsy girl striving to become Head Girl.

Authors and illustrators

Jill Murphy

The Jacqueline Wilson Diary 2019

Girl-focused diary with empowering activities and beloved characters

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson

Create Your Me Movement

Weekly journal to help teen girls build identity, confidence and advocacy

Authors and illustrators

Patricia Wooster

Food for You

Healthy-eating and cooking guide boosting teen girls’ confidence.

Authors and illustrators

Shayna Telesmanic Kavel Rafferty

Vera Jewel is Late for School

A determined girl uses creativity to get herself to school.

Authors and illustrators

Nicola Kent

Warcross

Teen girl hacker’s agency and girls-in-tech empowerment.

Authors and illustrators

Marie Lu

Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor

Joan Procter: girl who became a pioneering reptile scientist

Authors and illustrators

Patricia Valdez Felicita Sala

Elizabeth and Zenobia

Timid girl finds courage and voice through friendship and imagination.

Authors and illustrators

Jessica Miller

Suffragette

Illustrated history of women's suffrage, inspiring girls' civic empowerment.

Authors and illustrators

David Roberts

Rose Rivers

Victorian girl's struggle for education, artistic dreams, and solidarity with a friend.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Rose Rivers

Coming-of-age tale about girls' education, class barriers and empowerment.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Positively Izzy

Middle-school girls building confidence and identity through friendship and self-expression.

Authors and illustrators

Terri Libenson

Tradition

YA novel about girls confronting rape culture and toxic school traditions.

Authors and illustrators

Brendan Kiely

The Lie Tree

Victorian-era girl uses cunning to uncover truth and claim her voice.

Authors and illustrators

Frances Hardinge

Doctor Who: The Day She Saved the Doctor

Four adventures celebrating the Doctor’s formidable female companions.

Doctor Who: The Day She Saved the Doctor

Four short Doctor Who adventures showcasing female companions who save the Doctor.

Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

Illustrated bios of 40 Black women leaders to inspire young girls.

Authors and illustrators

Vashti Harrison

Misfit

Memoir on eating disorders, body-image and using voice to empower girls.

Authors and illustrators

Charli Howard

A Spoonful of Murder

Girl detectives take charge, showing leadership, courage and friendship.

Authors and illustrators

Robin Stevens Nina Tara

A Spoonful of Murder

Young female detectives showing courage, teamwork and leadership.

Authors and illustrators

Robin Stevens Nina Tara

Things a Bright Girl Can Do

Three young women join the suffrage movement, risking everything for equality.

Authors and illustrators

Sally Nicholls

Shiny Pippin and the Broken Forest

Brave young girl gains powers and leads a rescue to save animals and town.

Authors and illustrators

Harry Heape Rebecca Bagley

A Far Away Magic

Girl protagonist overcomes loss and helps repair a magical rift.

Authors and illustrators

Amy Wilson

DC Super Hero Girls: Batgirl at Super Hero High

Barbara Gordon, a teen tech prodigy, becomes Batgirl and finds confidence.

Authors and illustrators

Lisa Yee

The Girl Who Saw Lions

Tanzanian refugee and a British girl navigate loss, family, and sisterhood.

Authors and illustrators

Berlie Doherty

The Girl Who Saw Lions

Two girls—one a Tanzanian refugee—forge sisterhood amid loss and new lives.

Authors and illustrators

Berlie Doherty

This Mortal Coil

Teen girl decodes her father's genetic work to save humanity.

Authors and illustrators

Emily Suvada

Puritan Girl, Mohawk Girl

Puritan girl captured and raised by the Mohawk; a story of identity and survival.

Authors and illustrators

John Demos

Things a Bright Girl Can Do

Three young women fight for suffrage, education and autonomy in Britain.

Authors and illustrators

Sally Nicholls

Colin Furze: This Book Isn't Safe!

DIY inventions encouraging girls to explore STEM and creative making.

Authors and illustrators

Colin Furze Steve May

Eliza's Daughter

A young outcast fights stigma to gain independence in Regency England.

Authors and illustrators

Joan Aiken

DC Super Hero Girls: Supergirl at Super Hero High

Teen Supergirl builds confidence and courage while navigating hero school.

Authors and illustrators

Lisa Yee

Lottie Dolls: Lottie Braves a Storm

Girl-led adventure: Lottie braves a storm to find a missing cat.

Authors and illustrators

Lucie Braveheart Helen Smith Faye Yong

DC Super Hero Girls: Supergirl at Super Hero High

Supergirl learns resilience, identity, and friendship while finding her power.

Authors and illustrators

Lisa Yee

Jazzy Jessie: Going for Gold

Girl juggling vlogging fame, gymnastics competition and friendship drama.

Authors and illustrators

Emma Moss

Coming to England

Childhood immigrant memoir of a girl's resilience and determination.

Authors and illustrators

Floella Benjamin Joelle Avelino

Arena 13: The Warrior

YA fantasy: Kwin becomes the arena’s first female fighter, defying gender norms.

Authors and illustrators

Joseph Delaney

Arena 13: The Warrior

YA fantasy where Kwin breaks gender barriers as the arena’s first woman.

Authors and illustrators

Joseph Delaney

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Picture-book biography of RBG inspiring girls to pursue equality and leadership.

Authors and illustrators

Jonah Winter Stacy Innerst

The Miseducation of Cameron Post

Teen girl's struggle for identity and autonomy amid forced "correction."

Authors and illustrators

Emily Danforth

Alanna: The Song of the Lioness

Girl disguises herself as a boy to become a knight, defying gender norms.

Authors and illustrators

Tamora Pierce

The Steep and Thorny Way

Biracial girl's courageous search for truth amid 1920s racial danger.

Authors and illustrators

Cat Winters

This Is Not A Fairy Tale

Girl-led, stereotype-smashing picture book where the princess does the rescuing.

Authors and illustrators

Will Mabbitt Fred Blunt

The Matilda Effect

Girl inventor and her scientist grandma expose sexism to reclaim stolen credit.

Authors and illustrators

Ellie Irving

The Hawthorn Crown

YA fantasy of two girls who fight fairies and defend their home.

Authors and illustrators

Helen Falconer

The Matilda Effect

Girl inventor and grandma expose sexism to reclaim a stolen scientific prize.

Authors and illustrators

Ellie Irving

This Is Not A Fairy Tale

Girl heroine flips fairy-tale roles, celebrating empowerment and agency.

Authors and illustrators

Will Mabbitt Fred Blunt Fred Blunt

The Hawthorn Crown

YA fantasy of two girls fighting to save worlds and protect their community.

Authors and illustrators

Helen Falconer

Ossiri and the Bala Mengro

A Traveller girl invents an instrument and bravely follows her musical passion.

Roller Girl

Middle‑grade tale of a girl finding strength and identity via roller derby.

Authors and illustrators

Victoria Jamieson

Roller Girl

Girl finds independence and confidence through roller derby.

Authors and illustrators

Victoria Jamieson

Little Red

A bold Little Red who outsmarts the wolf and asserts her own agency.

Authors and illustrators

Bethan Woollvin

The Last Duchess

A brave 13-year-old maid protects her young mistress in a dangerous court.

Authors and illustrators

Laura Powell Sarah Gibb

Who Runs the World?

YA story about a girl in a post-virus matriarchy discovering boys exist.

Authors and illustrators

Virginia Bergin

Letters from the Lighthouse

WWII middle-grade mystery with a brave, resourceful 12-year-old girl.

Authors and illustrators

Emma Carroll

Up and Up

Imaginative picture book about a girl's dream of flying and adventures.

Authors and illustrators

Shirley Hughes

The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop

Young girl uses grit to train a reluctant racehorse and save the farm

Authors and illustrators

Clare Balding Tony Ross

Lottie Dolls: Lottie Solves a Mystery

Lottie-led adventure: girl sleuth and friends track a mysterious beast.

Authors and illustrators

Lucie Braveheart Helen Smith Faye Yong Faye Yong

Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse

Gothic adventure where a determined girl and friends foil a sinister plot.

Authors and illustrators

Chris Riddell

Invisible Emmie

Shy Emmie and popular Katie learn identity, friendship, and self-worth.

Authors and illustrators

Terri Libenson

Noteworthy

Girl disguises as a boy to join an all-male a cappella, challenging gender norms.

Authors and illustrators

Riley Redgate

The State of Grace

Autistic girl's coming-of-age: finding identity, agency, and belonging.

Authors and illustrators

Rachael Lucas

Naondel

Girls and women in a palace resist enslavement and plan a refuge for captive girls.

Authors and illustrators

Maria Turtschaninoff

The Inconceivable Life of Quinn

YA magical-realist novel about a girl's shocking, life-changing pregnancy and its fallout.

Authors and illustrators

Marianna Baer

Reaching the Stars: Poems about Extraordinary Women and Girls

Poems celebrating historic and modern girls' and women's achievements.

Authors and illustrators

Jan Dean Michaela Morgan

Heartless

YA fantasy about a girl's struggle for independence and choosing her own path.

Authors and illustrators

Marissa Meyer

The Goblin Princess: The Grand Goblin Ball

Matty, a nontraditional princess, rescues the Goblin Ball with courage.

Authors and illustrators

Jenny O'Connor Kate Willis-Crowley

Traitor to the Throne

YA fantasy of a rebel girl surviving palace intrigue and claiming agency

Authors and illustrators

Alwyn Hamilton

This Is Not A Bedtime Story

Girl refuses sweet bedtime tales, choosing rockets, robots and adventure instead.

Authors and illustrators

Will Mabbitt Fred Blunt

The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters

Middle-grade comic adventure with two sisters and an all-female pirate crew.

Authors and illustrators

Kara LaReau Jen Hill

Maresi

Women-led abbey shelters and empowers girls fleeing gendered violence.

Authors and illustrators

Maria Turtschaninoff

DC Super Hero Girls: Wonder Woman at Super Hero High

Teen Wonder Woman faces bullying and finds her strength at Super Hero High.

Authors and illustrators

Lisa Yee

DC Super Hero Girls: Wonder Woman at Super Hero High

Teen Wonder Woman builds confidence and fights bullying at Super Hero High

Authors and illustrators

Lisa Yee

The Lie Tree: Illustrated Edition

Victorian girl defies gender norms to pursue science and uncover truth.

Authors and illustrators

Frances Hardinge Chris Riddell

Matilda (Colour Edition)

Brilliant, bookish girl uses courage and cleverness to reclaim her life and power.

Authors and illustrators

Roald Dahl Quintin Blake

A Murder Most Unladylike Collection: Books 1, 2 and 3

Two schoolgirls run a detective agency, showcasing courage, intelligence and leadership.

Authors and illustrators

Robin Stevens

Matilda (Colour Edition)

Young girl's intelligence and courage challenge abuse; celebrates empowerment.

Authors and illustrators

Roald Dahl Quintin Blake

Amelia Earhart

Child-friendly biography of a pioneering aviator who broke gender barriers.

Authors and illustrators

Isabel Sanchez Vegara Maria Diamantes

Elena Vanishing

Teen memoir on anorexia, body image, and pressures facing girls

Authors and illustrators

Elena Dunkle Clare B. Dunkle

The Little Pioneer

Little girl's frontier adventure highlighting courage and resilience

Authors and illustrators

Adam Hancher

Fire Witch

Determined girl witch disguises herself as a boy to rescue her mother.

Authors and illustrators

Matt Ralphs

A Slice of the Moon

Brave girl leads her family through famine and emigration.

Authors and illustrators

Sandi Toksvig

Fuzzy

Girl and robot team up to save their school and the world.

Authors and illustrators

Tom Angleberger Paul Dellinger

How To Keep Rolling After a Fall

YA novel about cyberbullying, stigma, resilience and second chances.

Authors and illustrators

Karole Cozzo

The Case of the Girl in Grey

Young girl detectives solve linked mysteries, showcasing girls' agency.

Authors and illustrators

Jordan Stratford

The Case of the Girl in Grey

Two girl detectives tackle linked mysteries in Victorian London.

Authors and illustrators

Jordan Stratford

The Little Bookshop and the Origami Army

Girl creates an origami army to save a beloved bookshop.

Authors and illustrators

Michael Foreman

The Secrets of Billie Bright

An 11-year-old girl's coming-of-age story about finding her voice.

Authors and illustrators

Susie Day

A Thousand Nights

Girl uses storytelling to survive and resist gendered violence and save her sister.

Authors and illustrators

E. K. Johnston

Skin Deep

Teen girl's struggle for self-worth, agency and confronting bullies.

Authors and illustrators

Malaika Rose Stanley

Bodyguard: Target (Book 4)

YA action about a girl bodyguard proving her skill and defying expectations.

Authors and illustrators

Chris Bradford

The Girl in the Blue Coat

Young woman risks everything to find and save a missing Jewish girl in 1943.

Authors and illustrators

Monica Hesse

The Lie Tree

Victorian girl uses cunning and voice to fight patriarchy and seek truth.

Authors and illustrators

Frances Hardinge

Murder Most Unladylike

Schoolgirl detectives showing leadership, smarts and agency.

Authors and illustrators

Robin Stevens

Murder Most Unladylike

Schoolgirl detectives using wit and courage to solve a murder.

Authors and illustrators

Robin Stevens

Matilda

Gifted girl uses intelligence and courage to defy neglect and tyranny.

Authors and illustrators

Roald Dahl Quintin Blake

The Case of the Blue Violet

Daisy and Hazel, two girl detectives, solve mysteries at their girls' boarding school.

Authors and illustrators

Robin Stevens

All the Rage

YA novel of a survivor reclaiming her voice after sexual assault.

Authors and illustrators

Courtney Summers

The Butterfly Club

Tina grows confidence, makes friends, and stands up to bullying.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Apley Towers - The Lost Kodas

Girls at a riding school face responsibility, conflict and resilience.

Authors and illustrators

Myra King Subrata Mahajan

Superstar Babes

Girls lead a campaign to fund and name their school library—empowerment and teamwork.

Authors and illustrators

Narinder Dhami

A Slice of the Moon

Brave Irish girl leads her family through famine and emigration.

Authors and illustrators

Sandi Toksvig

Blewcoat Boy

Historical tale of a nine-year-old girl facing child marriage and illiteracy.

Authors and illustrators

Leon Garfield

The Green Bicycle

Saudi girl schemes to buy a bicycle, defying gender norms.

Authors and illustrators

Haifaa Al Mansour

The Green Bicycle

A young Saudi girl's fight for a bicycle challenges gender norms.

Authors and illustrators

Haifaa Al Mansour

The Moon Dragons

Peasant girl protects moon dragons, choosing principles over a roomful of gold.

Authors and illustrators

Dyan Sheldon Gary Blythe

Goodbye Stranger

Interlinked YA tales of girls navigating friendship, identity, and healing.

Authors and illustrators

Rebecca Stead

Imelda and the Goblin King

Brave girl leads a rescue, outwits the Goblin King to save the fairies.

Authors and illustrators

Briony May Smith

Hope Was Here

Coming-of-age tale of a teen girl's empowerment and civic engagement.

Authors and illustrators

Joan Bauer

Fire Girl

Sheltered young witch leaves home to rescue her mother and grow into herself.

Authors and illustrators

Matt Ralphs

Whatever Happened to My Sister

Child's view of a sister's adolescence, identity shift and growing apart.

Authors and illustrators

Simona Ciraolo

The Secret Throne

Two sisters lead a rescue quest, claiming agency to save their father and a realm.

Authors and illustrators

Peter F. Hamilton Rohan Eason

Solace of the Road

A foster girl's road trip to find her mother and discover her identity.

Authors and illustrators

Siobhan Dowd

Solace of the Road

Fostered teen transforms into a bolder self and searches for her mother.

Authors and illustrators

Siobhan Dowd

The Dark Light

Two girls seek freedom from a strict island community amid persecution.

Authors and illustrators

Julia Bell

Bridge to Terabithia

Imaginative, brave girl Leslie leads and empowers her friend.

Authors and illustrators

Katherine Paterson

The Magic Half

Middle‑grade time‑travel tale of a brave girl rescuing another girl.

Authors and illustrators

Annie Barrows

From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

Resourceful Claudia leads a daring museum adventure and self-discovery.

Authors and illustrators

E. L. Konigsburg

Hattie B, Magical Vet: The Phoenix's Flame (Book 6)

Girl vet Hattie leads a daring rescue to restore a Phoenix's power.

Authors and illustrators

Claire Taylor-Smith

Monkey Taming

A teen's battle with anorexia, psychiatric care, and self-acceptance.

Authors and illustrators

Judith Fathallah

Renegade

YA adventure of a brave teen girl leading resistance and protecting knowledge.

Authors and illustrators

Kerry Wilkinson

The Lie Tree

Victorian girl fights sexism and uses wit to uncover truth.

Authors and illustrators

Frances Hardinge

The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Little Mermaid

Kittie Lacey helps a mermaid reclaim her voice and confidence.

Authors and illustrators

Abie Longstaff Lauren Beard

Hercufleas

Girl-led quest to recruit a tiny hero to save her home.

Authors and illustrators

Sam Gayton Peter Cottrill

Hercufleas

A brave girl leads a quest, celebrating courage and leadership.

Authors and illustrators

Sam Gayton Peter Cottrill

The Strongest Boy in the World

Hana, a stronger girl, mentors Kaito and subverts gender norms.

Authors and illustrators

Jessica Souhami

Runner

Lizzy Hawker—endurance champion and inspirational role model.

Authors and illustrators

Lizzy Hawker

True Face

Guide for girls to resist image pressure and embrace authentic selves.

Authors and illustrators

Siobhan Curham

The Diary of Anne Frank (Abridged for young readers)

A young girl's wartime diary highlighting voice, resilience, and loss.

Authors and illustrators

Anne Frank

Wild

A free-spirited girl raised by animals embraces her wild identity.

Authors and illustrators

Emily Hughes

Victoria's Day

A gentle day-in-the-life picture book about a girl with Down syndrome.

Authors and illustrators

Maria de Fatima Campos

Ottoline Goes to School

Young girl discovers talent and solves a school mystery.

Authors and illustrators

Chris Riddell

The Butterfly Club

Shy triplet Tina grows confidence, fends for herself and finds friendship.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Hattie B, Magical Vet: The Pony's Hoof (Book 5)

Girl vet hero saves a Pegasus—courage, curiosity and role-model vibes.

Authors and illustrators

Claire Taylor-Smith

Saddle Club 70: Horse Race

Girls riders show courage and teamwork confronting corruption

Authors and illustrators

Barbara B. Hiller

Monkey Taming

Teen girl's fight with an eating disorder and recovery in psychiatric care.

Authors and illustrators

Judith Fathallah

Pocket Cats: Paw Power

Magical cats help a girl find courage to stand up to a bully.

Authors and illustrators

Kitty Wells

Dread Pirate Fleur and the Ruby Heart

Orphaned girl becomes a fierce pirate, claiming agency and leadership.

Authors and illustrators

Sara Starbuck

Saddle Club 66: Saddle Sore

Girls empowering each other; accessibility, inclusion, and disability representation.

Authors and illustrators

Barbara B. Hiller

Saddle Club 52: Riding Class

Girls include a peer with cerebral palsy and confront exclusion.

Authors and illustrators

Barbara B. Hiller

Saddle Club Book 12: Rodeo Rider

Girls band together to win a barrel-race and save a family ranch.

Authors and illustrators

Barbara B. Hiller

The Girl Who Walked On Air

Victorian girl defies limits to become a daring tightrope showstopper.

Authors and illustrators

Emma Carroll

Eon: Rise of the Dragoneye

A teenage girl disguises herself as a boy to master forbidden Dragoneyes.

Authors and illustrators

Alison Goodman

Betsey's Birthday Surprise

Four warm, confidence-building stories about a spirited young girl.

Authors and illustrators

Malorie Blackman Diane Ewen

Underground to Canada

Two girls' escape from slavery—courage, agency, and pursuit of freedom.

Authors and illustrators

Barbara Smucker

Saddle Club Book 11: Horse Wise

Girls form a Pony Club - learning responsibility, leadership and teamwork.

Authors and illustrators

Barbara B. Hiller

Hattie B, Magical Vet: The Dragon's Song (Book 1)

Girl hero becomes a magical vet and rescues a dragon—empowering and adventurous.

Authors and illustrators

Claire Taylor-Smith

Hattie B, Magical Vet: The Unicorn's Horn (Book 2)

Girl protagonist uses science, courage and leadership to save a unicorn.

Authors and illustrators

Claire Taylor-Smith

Hattie B, Magical Vet: The Fairy's Wing (Book 3)

Girl magical vet rescues a fairy’s wing — brave, imaginative heroine.

Authors and illustrators

Claire Taylor-Smith

Hattie B, Magical Vet: The Mermaid's Tail (Book 4)

Girl vet hero rescues a mermaid and protects magical creatures.

Authors and illustrators

Claire Taylor-Smith

Hattie B, Magical Vet: The Unicorn's Horn (Book 2)

Young girl vet hero saves a unicorn, showing courage and agency.

Authors and illustrators

Claire Taylor-Smith

Hattie B, Magical Vet: The Mermaid's Tail (Book 4)

Girl magical vet rescues a mermaid, showcasing courage and leadership.

Authors and illustrators

Claire Taylor-Smith

The Borrowers

Girl borrower challenges gendered rules, showing bravery and independence.

Authors and illustrators

Mary Norton

Biography: Marie Curie

Marie Curie's life and trailblazing achievements as a woman in science.

Authors and illustrators

Philip Steele

Ogres Don't Dance

Gutsy treehouse girl teaches an ogre to stop eating people and dance.

Authors and illustrators

Kirsty McKay Chris Judge

Classic Collection: A Little Princess

Sara Crewe keeps dignity and kindness through hardship at boarding school.

Authors and illustrators

David Shephard

Classic Collection: Anne of Green Gables

Coming-of-age tale of a spirited, ambitious orphan girl growing into independence.

Authors and illustrators

Catharine Collingridge

Anne of Green Gables

A spirited girl's coming-of-age celebrating resilience and agency.

Authors and illustrators

L. M. Montgomery

Ahmed and the Feather Girl

A winged girl kept as a circus spectacle is freed and seeks freedom.

Authors and illustrators

Jane Ray

Girl Wonder and the Terrific Twins

Early-reader tales of Maxine’s bold schemes that boost confidence and agency.

Authors and illustrators

Malorie Blackman

Girl Wonder's Winter Adventures

Playful early-reader stories of an adventurous girl building confidence.

Authors and illustrators

Malorie Blackman

Girl Wonder to the Rescue

Seven short, empowering adventures starring resourceful Girl Wonder.

Authors and illustrators

Malorie Blackman

Girl Wonder and the Terrific Twins

Humorous early-reader tales of a confident girl and her mischievous twins.

Authors and illustrators

Malorie Blackman

Girl Wonder to the Rescue

Seven short, upbeat adventures of a girl hero solving everyday mysteries.

Authors and illustrators

Malorie Blackman

Girl Wonder's Winter Adventures

Playful tales of a confident girl leading winter mischief.

Authors and illustrators

Malorie Blackman

One Crow Alone

Fifteen-year-old Magda's survival journey amid displacement and societal collapse.

Authors and illustrators

S. D. Crockett

Oksa Pollock: The Last Hope

Teen girl gains powers and must lead her people against dark forces.

Authors and illustrators

Anne Plichota Cendrine Wolf

Darcy Burdock: Hi So Much.

Energetic middle-grade tale of a curious girl navigating school challenges.

Authors and illustrators

Laura Dockrill

Darcy Burdock: Hi So Much.

Middle-grade story of a curious, resilient girl navigating school and friendship.

Authors and illustrators

Laura Dockrill

Bet Your Life

Crime thriller about predators targeting girls and a quest for justice.

Authors and illustrators

Jane Casey

The Bone Dragon

Teen girl's trauma, resilience, and dark journey toward reclaiming power.

Authors and illustrators

Alexia Casale

New Friend Old Friends

Picture-book about friendship, inclusion, and helping a new girl fit in.

Authors and illustrators

Julia jarman

Biography: Anne Frank

Anne Frank's diary: a young girl's voice, resilience, and human-rights testimony.

Authors and illustrators

Ann Kramer

Love, Fifteen

Diary of a 15-year-old navigating first love, sex and accidental pregnancy.

Authors and illustrators

Ros Asquith

Teenage Worrier's Guide To Romance

A playful A–Z guide on romance, puberty and girl power.

Authors and illustrators

Ros Asquith

Bumper Book of Humphrey's Tiny Tales 1

Miranda challenges "girls can't be magicians" and saves Careers Day.

Authors and illustrators

Betty G. Birney

Ties That Bind, Ties That Break

Young girl in early-1900s China refuses foot binding and claims her freedom.

Authors and illustrators

Lensey Namioka

Dot.

Tech-savvy girl's creativity and confidence navigating online and offline worlds

Authors and illustrators

Randi Zuckerberg Joe Berger

Dot.

Tech-savvy girl's imaginative balance between screens and real-world play.

Authors and illustrators

Randi Zuckerberg Joe Berger

The Chronicles Of Narmo

Witty memoir of a teenage girl's chaotic home-schooling and coming-of-age.

Authors and illustrators

Caitlin Moran

The Chronicles Of Narmo

Humorous coming-of-age about a teenage girl's rebellion, schooling, and self-discovery.

Authors and illustrators

Caitlin Moran

My Super Sister and the Birthday Party

Girl sisters with superpowers take initiative to cheer Grandpa and solve problems.

Authors and illustrators

Gwyneth Rees Ella Okstad Lydia Monks

Stars: Stealing the Show (book 2)

Girls pursuing performing-arts dreams, friendship and empowerment.

Authors and illustrators

Laura Jennings

Jellybean Goes to School

A girl's first-day story about learning, friendship and finding confidence.

Authors and illustrators

Margaret Roc Laura Hughes

Jellybean Goes to School

A girl's first day at school, gaining confidence and a love of learning.

Authors and illustrators

Margaret Roc Laura Hughes

Invisible Threads

Intergenerational tale of teenage motherhood, choices, and resilience.

Authors and illustrators

Annie Dalton Maria Dalton

Emerald Star

Victorian-era girl's quest for identity, courage and independence.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Stormdancer

Steampunk fantasy: a brave young woman rebels against empire and bonds with a griffin.

Authors and illustrators

Jay Kristoff

Invisible Threads

Intergenerational story of teenage motherhood and girls' life choices.

Authors and illustrators

Annie Dalton Maria Dalton

Stars

Four girls at a performing-arts school find confidence and chase their dreams.

Authors and illustrators

Laura Jennings Luke Jennings

The Secrets Club: The Truth about Tash

Tash, a first-year pupil, wrestles with a secret while navigating friendship and school.

Authors and illustrators

Chris Higgins

Rooftoppers

An orphan girl's courageous Paris quest showcasing agency and hope.

Authors and illustrators

Katherine Rundell

Girl with a Brave Heart BC

Tehran girl uses courage and kindness to transform her life.

Authors and illustrators

Rita Jahanforuz Vali Mintzi

Alice-Miranda Takes the Lead

Middle‑grade story of a resourceful girl leading peers and resolving conflict.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Harvey

Alice-Miranda Takes the Lead

Girl-led, uplifting middle-grade tale of leadership, friendship, and standing up.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Harvey

Superstar High: Nobody's Angels

Three friends at a performing arts school chase stardom and self-confidence.

Authors and illustrators

Isabella Cass

Crewel

YA fantasy about a girl's fight for autonomy against an oppressive guild.

Authors and illustrators

Gennifer Albin

Jacqueline Wilson's Funny Girls

Short stories showcasing spirited girls, resilience and voice.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Jacqueline Wilson's Funny Girls

Girls’ voices and resilience in stories of family, care and growing up.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Emerald Star

Victorian-era girl's journey to independence and self-discovery.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Cake Girl

A clever Cake Girl outsmarts a witch and transforms her world.

Authors and illustrators

David Lucas

Abela

Girl's survival, migration and resilience between Africa and England.

Authors and illustrators

Berlie Doherty

Little Women

Four sisters' coming-of-age; explores female ambition and independence.

Authors and illustrators

Louisa May Alcott

The Secrets Club: Alice in the Spotlight

Girls facing secondary school, friendships and growing confidence.

Authors and illustrators

Chris Higgins

Green Glass Beads

Anthology of poems for girls that celebrates girlhood, feelings and reading.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson

Sweet Hearts: Deep Water

Teen girl pursues Olympic synchronized‑swimming dreams amid life choices.

Authors and illustrators

Jo Cotterill

A Face Like Glass

Girl with uncanny face challenges a manipulative, patriarchal underground city.

Authors and illustrators

Frances Hardinge

Thumped

Dystopian YA about teenage girls, reproductive exploitation, and autonomy.

Authors and illustrators

Megan McCafferty

Thumped

Dystopian YA about teen girls commodified for reproduction and fighting for agency.

Authors and illustrators

Megan McCafferty

Chocolate Box Girls: Marshmallow Skye

Tween story about a girl twin finding self-worth outside her sister's shadow

Authors and illustrators

Cathy Cassidy

Magic Tree House 16: Olympic Challenge!

Annie challenges Ancient Greece’s ban on girls at the Olympic Games

Authors and illustrators

Mary Pope Osborne

Secrets of the Henna Girl

Pakistani teen resists honour-based forced marriage to reclaim her future.

Authors and illustrators

Sufiya Ahmed

Secrets of the Henna Girl

YA novel about a British‑Pakistani teen confronting forced marriage.

Authors and illustrators

Sufiya Ahmed

Alice-Miranda at School

Cheerful boarding-school adventure about a resourceful girl who fixes injustice.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Harvey

Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles Book 1)

YA sci‑fi Cinderella with a strong, STEM-savvy heroine.

Authors and illustrators

Marissa Meyer

Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles Book 1)

YA sci‑fi Cinderella: a resourceful cyborg girl defies oppression to lead and protect.

Authors and illustrators

Marissa Meyer

A Girl Called Dog

Girl named Dog escapes abuse and seeks home, friendship, and agency.

Authors and illustrators

Nicola Davies

Little Princesses: The Silk Princess

Girls-led mystery in India emphasizing identity, agency, and friendship.

Authors and illustrators

Katie Chase

Little Princesses: The Rain Princess

Girls team up to restore a river, showing courage and leadership.

Authors and illustrators

Katie Chase

Ruby Tanya

Two friends navigate xenophobia, school violence, and deportation threats.

Authors and illustrators

Robert Swindells

Little Princesses: The Lullaby Princess

Girls lead a brave quest to calm a volcano and save their island.

Authors and illustrators

Katie Chase

Green Glass Beads -DO NOT USE

Curated anthology of classic and modern poems chosen for girls.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson

Skin Deep

13-year-old defies beauty norms, faces bullies, and claims her voice.

Authors and illustrators

Malaika Rose Stanley

Pocket Cats: Paw Power

Girl with magical ceramic cats uses courage to confront a school bully.

Authors and illustrators

Kitty Wells

Bumped

Dystopian YA about teens' reproductive commodification and sisterly resistance.

Authors and illustrators

Megan McCafferty

Bumped

Dystopian YA about teen girls’ bodily autonomy, reproductive exploitation, and resistance.

Authors and illustrators

Megan McCafferty

Far From Home

Two girls' coming-of-age amid colonial violence and forced displacement.

Authors and illustrators

Na'ima B. Robert

Girl Talk

Practical puberty and growing-up guide empowering pre-teen girls.

Authors and illustrators

Caroline Plaisted

Wolf Girl

Young heroine fights to clear her mother's name in Anglo-Saxon England.

Authors and illustrators

Theresa Tomlinson

The Diary of a Young Girl (H/B slipcase)

A young girl's wartime diary about voice, resilience, and unjust loss.

Authors and illustrators

Anne Frank

A Girl Called Dog

Girl named Dog escapes abuse and finds friendship, freedom and belonging.

Authors and illustrators

Nicola Davies

Little Darlings

Two girls from opposite worlds form a life-changing friendship and find strength.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson

The Mayfair Mysteries: The Case of the Ruby Necklace

Four girls team up to solve a mystery at a luxury hotel.

Authors and illustrators

Alex Carter

Forsaken

Female demon trapper proving herself in an all-male world.

Authors and illustrators

Jana Oliver

The Girl Savage

Wild-raised girl struggles in English boarding school and finds her courage.

Authors and illustrators

Katherine Rundell

Princess Poppy: A True Princess

A gentle tale about a girl learning self-worth and being herself.

Authors and illustrators

Janey Louise Jones

In My Hands

Memoir of a young Polish woman who saved Jewish lives during WWII.

Authors and illustrators

Irene Gut Opdyke Jennifer Armstrong

Four Tales

Includes Lila's empowering tale of a girl defying expectations.

Authors and illustrators

Philip Pullman

The Ring of Solomon

Young female assassin shows agency and leadership in a high-stakes fantasy.

Authors and illustrators

Jonathan Stroud

Mbobo Tree

A silent girl finds her voice and bravery to save her village, celebrating girlhood.

Authors and illustrators

Glenda Millard Annie White

Jacqueline Wilson Double Decker

Two linked stories about girls' friendship, identity, and resilience.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

The Lady Grace Mysteries: Exile

Girl sleuth uses wit and bravery to clear a friend's name.

Authors and illustrators

Grace Cavendish

The Penderwicks

Four spirited sisters’ summer of friendship, adventure and coming-of-age.

Authors and illustrators

Jeanne Birdsall

Princess Poppy: The Rescue Princess

Poppy leads a rescue and community effort during a snowstorm.

Authors and illustrators

Janey Louise Jones Samantha Chaffey

Takeshita Demons

Girl protagonists lead a daring rescue against demons — empowering adventure.

Authors and illustrators

Cristy Burne Siku

The Summer That Changed Everything

YA about three girls facing pressure, body image struggles, and reclaiming friendship.

Authors and illustrators

Ann Brashares

Summers of the Sisterhood: The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants

Four friends' summer of growth, solidarity and resilience.

Authors and illustrators

Ann Brashares

Superstar High: Nobody's Angels

Three first-year girls chase performing-arts dreams and grow in confidence.

Authors and illustrators

Isabella Cass

Summers of the Sisterhood: Girls in Pants

Four friends' coming-of-age story about independence, choices, and sisterhood.

Authors and illustrators

Ann Brashares

The Summer That Changed Everything

Three girls confront identity, pressure, and friendship over one transformative summer.

Authors and illustrators

Ann Brashares

Little Darlings

Two girls from different backgrounds forge friendship and strength.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson

Saddle Club Book 7: Horse Play

Girls organize to save their riding stable—leadership and teamwork.

Authors and illustrators

Barbara B. Hiller

Solace of the Road

Teen girl's journey to empowerment and self-discovery

Authors and illustrators

Siobhan Dowd

Cookie

Girl finds independence and confidence after escaping abuse, via baking and resilience.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Skating School: White Skate Wishes

Girl empowerment through skating, courage, and friendship.

Authors and illustrators

Linda Chapman

Skating School: Violet Skate Friends

Girls learn teamwork, confidence and mutual support at ice-skating school.

Authors and illustrators

Linda Chapman

Magic Tree House 16: Olympic Challenge!

Annie challenges the Ancient Greek ban on girls in the Olympics.

Authors and illustrators

Mary Pope Osborne

The Girl Who Could Fly

Piper's daring flight and defiance showcase girl power and self-determination.

Authors and illustrators

Victoria Forester

The Magic Half

Time-travel middle-grade story of two girls helping each other and finding courage.

Authors and illustrators

Annie Barrows

Zodiac Girls: Double Trouble KF

Twin girl uses magic to claim her own identity and leadership.

Authors and illustrators

Cathy Hopkins

Zodiac Girls: Double Trouble

Middle-grade fantasy about a Scorpio twin finding her own voice.

Authors and illustrators

Cathy Hopkins

Zodiac Girls: Recipe for Rebellion

Girl learns independence and confidence through magic, skills and rebellion.

Authors and illustrators

Cathy Hopkins

Girls Are Best

Profiles of overlooked women that inspire and empower girls.

Authors and illustrators

Sandi Toksvig

Zodiac Girls: Star Child

Shy 13‑year‑old Virgo becomes Zodiac Girl and finds confidence.

Authors and illustrators

Cathy Hopkins

Glint

Two brave girls on parallel quests showcasing agency and resilience.

Authors and illustrators

Ann Coburn

Game Girls

Teen girls selling sex for money who face dangerous consequences.

Authors and illustrators

Judy Waite

Cookie

Timid girl escapes abuse, finds confidence and independence baking.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

In My Hands

Memoir of a Polish nursing student who saved Jews during WWII.

Authors and illustrators

Irene Gut Opdyke Jennifer Armstrong

Wolf Girl

Young heroine battles injustice, demonstrating courage and agency.

Authors and illustrators

Theresa Tomlinson

Payback

Young woman resists an arranged "debt" marriage to pursue university.

Authors and illustrators

Rosemary Hayes

Ugenia Lavender

Bright, sassy girl hero navigating school, identity, and adventures.

Authors and illustrators

Geri Halliwell Rian Hughes

Zodiac Girls: Dancing Queen

Outgoing teen leads fundraising to build a hospital recreational wing.

Authors and illustrators

Cathy Hopkins

Flying for Frankie

Teen girls' friendship, courage and empowerment through daring feats.

Authors and illustrators

Pauline Fisk

Dread Pirate Fleur and the Ruby Heart

Orphaned girl joins a pirate crew, fights for respect and seeks revenge.

Authors and illustrators

Sara Starbuck

The Diary of a Young Girl

A Jewish teenage girl's diary of growth, resilience, and loss in hiding.

Authors and illustrators

Anne Frank

Best Friends and Drama Queens

Middle-grade tale of friendship and standing up to a bossy peer.

Authors and illustrators

Meg Cabot

Anne of Green Gables

Feisty orphan Anne grows into a confident, imaginative young woman.

Authors and illustrators

L. M. Montgomery

Eon: Rise of the Dragoneye

Girl disguises herself to learn forbidden Dragoneyes, defying gender bans.

Authors and illustrators

Alison Goodman

Momo

A courageous girl resists time-stealers to save her friends and community.

Authors and illustrators

Michael Ende

Ghostscape

Aisha, a headscarf-wearing schoolgirl, confronts identity, bullying and finds courage across time.

Authors and illustrators

Joe Layburn John Williams

Indigo Blue

Middle-grade tale of a girl's resilience amid family secrecy and hardship.

Authors and illustrators

Cathy Cassidy

Princess Grace

Girl challenges princess stereotypes; celebrates global culture and empowerment.

Authors and illustrators

Mary Hoffman Cornelius van Wright Ying-Hwa Hu

The Magic Finger

Girl uses magic to stop hunters, asserting agency and moral courage.

Authors and illustrators

Roald Dahl Quintin Blake

Girls In Love

Teen girls' friendship, identity and peer pressure in Year Nine.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson

Girls Under Pressure

Follows teenage girls confronting body image, peer pressure and self-worth.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Rachael Dean

Sleepovers

Girls' sleepover story about friendship, bullying, disability and inclusion.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

The Illustrated Mum

Dolphin navigates childhood, her mum’s breakdown, and sisterly strength.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Secrets

Friendship, resilience and finding safety and voice amid neglect and abuse.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Midnight

Girl fights a controlling brother, retreats to fantasy, and seeks strength through friendship.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Bad Girls

Middle-grade story of friendship, bullying and a girl learning to stand up for herself.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Anne of Green Gables

A spirited orphan's coming-of-age about resilience, imagination and agency.

Authors and illustrators

L. M. Montgomery

Anne of Green Gables

Imaginative, resilient girl who challenges expectations and finds belonging.

Authors and illustrators

L. M. Montgomery

From Somalia with Love

Somali-British teen's coming-of-age amid cultural, family and gender pressures.

Authors and illustrators

Na'ima B. Robert

The Tribe

A headstrong girl unites tribes to resist colonizers and reclaim her family.

Authors and illustrators

Valerie Bloom

Nim at Sea

Island girl leads a daring ocean rescue, showing courage and agency.

Authors and illustrators

Wendy Orr Kerry Millard

Abela

Orphaned girl's struggle with HIV/AIDS, migration, and finding belonging.

Authors and illustrators

Berlie Doherty

Zodiac Girls: Star Child KF

Shy Virgo teen uses her Zodiac Girl identity to gain confidence and agency.

Authors and illustrators

Cathy Hopkins

Balancing Act

Teen gymnast fights to balance family duties and chase Olympic dreams.

Authors and illustrators

Donna King

Silverhorse

Kat’s quest to become a Bredanari—leader and horse-rider—in a dangerous matriarchal world.

Authors and illustrators

Lene Kaaberbøl

Superstar Babes

Three sisters lead a school fundraising reality-show to name a library.

Authors and illustrators

Narinder Dhami

Jacky Daydream

Jacqueline Wilson’s childhood memoir about creativity and becoming a writer.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Sleepovers

Girls' story about friendship, bullying, disability and inclusion.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Split by a Kiss

Teen girl's choice about identity, consent and standing up to peer pressure.

Authors and illustrators

Luisa Plaja

Mermaid Curse: The Black Pearl

Girl hero discovers mermaid family and battles to protect a powerful treasure.

Authors and illustrators

Louise Cooper

Un Lun Dun

Two girls become heroes in a fantastical city, showcasing courage and agency.

Authors and illustrators

China Miéville

The Lady Grace Mysteries: Exile

Girl sleuth uncovers the truth to clear her friend's name.

Authors and illustrators

Grace Cavendish

Girls In Love

Coming-of-age story of three girls navigating friendship and peer pressure.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson

Girls Under Pressure

YA story about body image, peer pressure and girls' self-worth.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Rachael Dean

Small

A shy girl rescues a parrot and discovers her own bravery.

Authors and illustrators

Jessica Meserve

First Girl

Teen girl flees to save her sister, confronting gender bias and oppression.

Authors and illustrators

Gloria Whelan

Just Listen

Teen girl's journey from silence to speaking out after trauma.

Authors and illustrators

Sarah Dessen

The Diary of a Young Girl

Anne Frank's wartime diary: a teenage girl's voice, growth and resilience.

Authors and illustrators

Anne Frank

Over a Thousand Hills, I Walk with You

Memoir of a Rwandan girl's survival and resilience after the 1994 genocide.

Authors and illustrators

Hanna Jansen

Game Girls

Teen girls use sex work for money and face dangerous consequences.

Authors and illustrators

Judy Waite

Anne Frank

Anne Frank's life, voice and resilience in hiding during the Holocaust.

Authors and illustrators

Josephine Poole Angela Barrett

Star Dancer

Teen girl learns magic and accepts her destiny as her people's savior.

Authors and illustrators

Beth Webb

Storm Runners

Girls flee a sinister lab and race across Scotland to stop weather-manipulating scientists.

Authors and illustrators

Barbara Mitchelhill

The Penderwicks

Warm middle-grade tale of four resourceful sisters and their summer adventures.

Authors and illustrators

Jeanne Birdsall

+Un Lun Dun

Two girls lead a fantastical fight to save UnLondon, showcasing girl power.

Authors and illustrators

China Miéville

Rebel Cargo

Rebellious Ashanti girl resists slavery and flees toward a Maroon stronghold.

Authors and illustrators

James Riordan

The Illustrated Mum

Dolphin copes with a manic mother, family hardship and sisterly resilience.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

The Diamond Girls

Four sisters navigate poverty, family secrets, and solidarity.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Secrets

Friendship and resilience as girls confront neglect and abuse.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Princess Poppy: A True Princess

Poppy learns to value herself and that every girl is a true princess.

Authors and illustrators

Janey Louise Jones

Bad Girls

Friendship, bullying and a girl's journey to confidence.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

The Fossil Girl

Young Mary Anning bravely discovers a major fossil, inspiring girls in STEM.

Authors and illustrators

Catherine Brighton

Nina Fairy Ballerina: Double Trouble

Nina mentors new girls at ballet school, learning leadership and kindness.

Authors and illustrators

Anna Wilson Nicola Slater

Charm School

Humorous tale of a girl challenging charm-school gender norms.

Authors and illustrators

Anne Fine

Love Lessons

Teen girl's awakening to independence amid risky teacher-student dynamics

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Sardine in Outer Space

Young girl hero outwits a cosmic dictator in playful space adventures.

Authors and illustrators

Emmanuel Guibert Joann Sfar

Just Like Tomorrow

Fifteen-year-old Doria's resilience amid poverty, sexism, and immigrant life.

Authors and illustrators

Faiza Guéne

The Promise

Holocaust-era memoir of a girl's survival, resilience, and memory.

Authors and illustrators

Barbara Powers

Encore Grace!

Stories of a young girl's resilience, friendship, and growing up.

Authors and illustrators

Mary Hoffman June Allan

Not Quite a Mermaid: Mermaid Friends

Girl-mermaid uses her legs to rescue peers; themes of courage and inclusion.

Authors and illustrators

Linda Chapman

Here to Help!

Interactive board book where girls (and boys) drive public-service vehicles.

Authors and illustrators

Dan Crisp

Working Hard!

Interactive board book letting girls play drivers of various working vehicles.

Authors and illustrators

Dan Crisp

Princess Posy, Knight in Training

Girl rejects princess role to train as knight—empowerment and defying norms.

Authors and illustrators

Alex Gutteridge Chambers and Dorsey

Green Jasper

Medieval girl faces child marriage, kidnapping and threats to autonomy.

Authors and illustrators

K. M. Grant

The Bailey Game

YA story of a girl rejecting a harmful peer "game" and choosing agency.

Authors and illustrators

Celia Rees

Girl Underground

Girl leads daring action to free detained refugee children—courage and agency.

Authors and illustrators

Morris Gleitzman

Ruby Tanya

Two girls' friendship amid xenophobia, deportation and school tragedy.

Authors and illustrators

Robert Swindells

Daddy, Don't Let Go!

Father-daughter bike lesson about growing independence and confidence.

Authors and illustrators

Jeanne Willis Tony Ross

Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society

Girl overcomes abuse, claims her destiny and leads a daring rescue.

Authors and illustrators

Adeline Yen Mah

Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society

WWII-era tale of a brave girl who escapes abuse and leads a rescue mission.

Authors and illustrators

Adeline Yen Mah

Animals

Interactive dress-up board book that challenges gender stereotypes.

Authors and illustrators

Angela Lambert

Jobs

Dress-up board book showing girls in diverse jobs, busting gender stereotypes

Authors and illustrators

Angela Lambert

The Magic Paintbrush

Girl uses a magic paintbrush to feed the poor and stand up to a greedy emperor.

Authors and illustrators

Julia Donaldson Joel Stewart

Ties That Bind, Ties That Break

A young Chinese girl rejects foot-binding, asserting independence and agency.

Authors and illustrators

Lensey Namioka

The Magic Paintbrush (HB)

Girl uses magic to feed her village and defies a greedy emperor.

Authors and illustrators

Julia Donaldson Joel Stewart

Matilda

Bright, bookish girl uses her wits and courage to overcome abuse.

Authors and illustrators

Roald Dahl Quintin Blake

The Shocking Adventures of Lightning Lucy

Girl superhero Lucy’s action-packed adventures highlighting confidence and agency.

Authors and illustrators

Jeremy Strong

Beware of Girls

A clever girl outwits a wolf, using smarts to protect herself.

Authors and illustrators

Tony Blundell

Ultimate Health Book For Girls

Clear guide to puberty, body and emotional health for adolescent girls.

Authors and illustrators

Anita Naik

Hair In Funny Places

Child-friendly illustrated guide to puberty and body changes.

Authors and illustrators

Babette Cole

Letters from the Inside (pb)

Two teenage girls exchange letters revealing secrets, survival and resilience.

Authors and illustrators

John Marsden

Jacqueline Wilson's Superstars

Two girl-focused tales of resilience, identity and growing up.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Lucy's Farm 5: Lucy's Wild Pony

Young girl's courage and determination to find and protect a timid wild pony.

Authors and illustrators

Mary Hooper

Lucy's Farm 4: A Stormy Night for Lucy

Girl leads a farm rescue during a storm—bravery and responsibility.

Authors and illustrators

Mary Hooper

A Monkey's Wedding

Four teenage girls in Johannesburg unite to resist crime, hardship and social change.

Authors and illustrators

Norman Silver

Jacqueline Wilson Double Decker

Girls' stories about identity, friendship, bullying and resilience.

Authors and illustrators

Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt

Zlata's Diary

Young girl's diary of war: resilience, lost childhood, girls' voices.

Authors and illustrators

Zlata Filipovic

Zlata's Diary

A young girl's diary of resilience and surviving war in Sarajevo

Authors and illustrators

Zlata Filipovic

Masai and I

A girl compares her life with Masai girls, celebrating kinship and identity

Authors and illustrators

Virginia Kroll Nancy Carpenter

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Cassie Logan's coming-of-age fight against racism and for dignity.

Authors and illustrators

Mildred D. Taylor

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm

Coming-of-age tale of a resourceful girl's growth, independence and resilience.

Authors and illustrators

Kate Wiggin

Village of Round and Square Houses

Girl's view of life in a Cameroonian village where houses are gendered.

Authors and illustrators

Ann Grifalconi

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