Celebrate Women’s History Month With These Must-Read Books!

Another month, another reason to celebrate underrepresented groups! As we know, March is Women’s History Month, and we at THP are here to celebrate. So today, we’re sharing some incredible reads by and about women!

We’re sure everyone can tell how much we value diverse representation in the media we consume, especially with books. There is a book for everyone here, whether you enjoy memoirs, fantasies, poetry collections, biographies, graphic novels, and/or thrillers.

Whatever the case, you can trust that these books feature strong female characters and relatable experiences. Here are five must-read book recommendations to celebrate Women’s History Month!

Content Warning: The Honey POP encourages mindful reading and checking the author’s website for content warnings.

Pieces Of A Girl By Stephanie Kuehnert

We’re starting this list of Women’s History Month book recs with Stephanie Kuehnert’s YA memoir, Pieces of a Girl! The author dives into her adolescence, AKA some of the most tumultuous years for any woman. Pieces of a Girl discusses Stephanie Kuehnert’s experiences with abuse and addiction while also touching on creative outlets that saved her life. Whether in your teens, twenties, or beyond, you’re sure to find inspiration from reading her story.

Release date: March 26, 2024
Pre-order Pieces of a Girl here!

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The Encanto’s Daughter By Melissa de la Cruz

Our next book features a strong female character in a fantasy setting (inspired by Filipino mythology, so double the representation!). The Encanto’s Daughter by Melissa de la Cruz follows MJ Rodriguez, a young woman pushed into the world of Biringan, a magical island inhabited by encantos—fantastical beings. MJ must learn how to become the next queen while navigating court politics and council members who aren’t keen on a half-encanto, half-human as their ruler.

Release date: March 5, 2024
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Black Girl You Are Atlas By Renée Watson

Yes. We’ve highlighted Renée Watson’s Black Girl You Are Atlas in our Black History Month roundup. But we can find intersectionality everywhere, especially in this semi-autobiographical poetry collection about race, class, and gender. The author gives us a look into Black girlhood with a wide range of poetry styles. She speaks on the times when one might feel the weight of the world on their shoulders, which can happen all too often for Black girls.

Release date: February 13, 2024
Order Black Girl You Are Atlas here!

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT RENÉE WATSON:
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She Persisted: Simone Biles By Kekla Magoon

Our next recommendation for Women’s History Month books is She Persisted: Simone Biles by Kekla Magoon. You might recognize this chapter book biography series from our Native American Heritage Month roundup last year! She Persisted is a book series by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger about women who have impacted history. And in the world of gymnastics, we look up to Simone Biles, a woman who, quite literally, sets the standard!

Release date: October 17, 2023
Order She Persisted: Simone Biles here!

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Squad By Maggie Tokuda-Hall

Finally, we have the feminist paranormal thriller Squad by author Maggie Tokuda-Hall and illustrator Lisa Sterle. When Becca transfers to a new school, she surprisingly gets accepted by the most popular group of girls. Their secret? They’re a pack of werewolves hunting down any boys who take advantage of unsuspecting girls. After Becca becomes a werewolf herself, she finally feels like she belongs. But what happens when she develops feelings for one of her new friends?

Release date: October 5, 2021
Order Squad here!

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MAGGIE TOKUDA-HALL:
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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LISA STERLE:
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We hope you found your next read from our roundup for Women’s History Month! Which of these stories by and about women are you adding to your reading list?

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