Happy International Women’s Day! It’s a day to celebrate women and their achievements - past, present and future - and we are blessed with many great books that articulate the lives of remarkable women. Here are a few recent titles about amazing women to both educate and inspire young people.

Courageous Queens by Angela Buckingham

A story collection about women with power and how they used it.

These queen stories are not fairytales for small children. They are true tales of real women that every young person should know. The clever and brave women in this collection had power and used it to achieve their goals. They would prove themselves pioneers, problem solvers and inventors and, often, incredible leaders.

Suitable for readers aged 7 and up or a read-aloud for a younger age.

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: Tales of Black Girl Magic edited by Lily Workneh

The latest installment in the phenomenally successful Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series features the work of over 60 Black female and non-binary authors and illustrators. Amongst the women featured are tennis player Naomi Osaka, astronaut Jeanette Epps, author Toni Morrison, filmmaker Ava DuVernay, aviator Bessie Coleman, Empress Taytu Betul, journalist Ida B. Wells, and many other inspiring leaders, champions, innovators, and creators.

Suitable for readers aged 7 and up or a read-aloud for a younger age.

Fantastically Great Women: True Stories of Ambition, Adventure and Bravery edited by Kate Pankhurst

No dream is too big if you just believe in yourself. And these strong, ambitious and fantastically great women prove it. They’ve conquered the tallest mountains, made game-changing discoveries, stood up for women’s rights and protected our beautiful, fragile planet.

Suitable for readers aged 6 and up or a read-aloud for a younger age.

Boss Ladies of Sport by Phillip Marsden

Boss ladies unite in this celebration of inspiring and empowered female athletes from around the world.From Australian legends Sam Kerr, Ash Barty and Ariarne Titmus to international superstars like Ruby Tui, Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and the Williams sisters, these boss ladies are at the top of their games, both on and off the field.

Suitable for readers aged 6 and up or a read-aloud for a younger age.

Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon edited by Rosie Day

In this call to arms for teenage girls, Rosie Day has curated letters from a collection of some of the world’s most loved and respected female figures to guide young women through their trickiest years, start an uprising and take over the world.

Suitable for readers aged 12 and up.