Cooper, Ilene and Elizabeth Baddeley. A Woman in the House (and Senate): How Women Came to Washington and Changed the Nation. New York, NY: Abrams, 2020.
An inspiring history of all the women who have taken a seat in Congress! For the first 128 years of America's history, only men served in the Senate and House of Representatives. All that changed in January 1917 when Jeannette Rankin was sworn in as the first woman elected to Congress. From the women's suffrage movement to the 2018 election, Ilene Cooper highlights influential and diverse female leaders who opened doors for women in politics. Women featured include Nancy Pelosi (the first woman Speaker of the House), Margaret Chase Smith (the first woman elected to the Senate), Patsy Mink (the first woman of color to serve in the House), and newcomers like Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar. This updated book includes archival photographs and lively illustrations from Elizabeth Baddeley, as well as a chart of all the women who have served in Congress, appendices that define key terms and governmental procedures, and an index. In a great new reading format, this updated, revised edition is perfect for young feminists!

Ormond, LaShon. Shirley 4 President!. CreateSpace, 2018.
Shirley 4 President! was inspired by Shirley Anita Chisholm. Mrs. Chisholm was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 30, 1924. She was a politician, an educator, and an activist. This story uses the inspiration of the Congresswoman's courage and determination to teach young people about the importance of believing in themselves and engaging in civic activity.

Paul, Caroline and Lauren Tamaki. You Are Mighty: A Guide to Changing the World. London: Bloomsbury Children’s Books, 2019.
You may be a kid, but you are mighty and now is the time to put your strength to use! This is a book to inspire you and show you how to be a change-maker. Being a good citizen means standing up for what's right and here's just the way to start. This fantastic guide to activism is the perfect book for those with a fierce sense of justice, a good sense of humour and a big heart. There are brilliant tips, tonnes of DIY activities and stories about the kids who paved the way before you, from famous activists such as Malala Yousafzai to the everyday kids whose actions have triggered huge ripple effects. So make a sign, write a letter, volunteer! You're never too young to change the world.

Rich, KaeLyn. Girls Resist!: A Guide to Activism, Leadership and Starting a Revolution. Philadelphia: Quirk, 2018.
An activism handbook for teen girls ready to fight for change, social justice, and equality. Take on the world and make some serious change with this handbook to everything activism, social justice, and resistance. With in-depth guides to everything from picking a cause, planning a protest, and raising money to running dispute-free meetings, promoting awareness on social media, and being an effective ally. Get this handbook to crush inequality, start a revolution, and resist!