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Celebrating Women’s History Month
- Cristal Tejeda
- Mar 12
- 4 min read
Updated: Mar 13
Honoring the Women Who Shape Us
Dear Read to You 365 Family,
March is Women’s History Month, and if there’s one thing we know, it’s that the women of the African diaspora have always been trailblazers, storytellers, healers, and warriors. From our grandmothers and aunties to the literary queens who fill our bookshelves, this month is about honoring the women who came before us and inspiring the next generation of young queens to rise.
At Read to You 365, we don’t just read books—we celebrate our culture, uplift our history, and empower our children to see the greatness within themselves. This is the perfect time to explore stories that highlight the strength, creativity, and brilliance of Black women and girls around the world.
Books to Celebrate Black Women & Girls
This month, let’s dive into books that amplify the voices of Black women and girls across the diaspora—because representation is power.
📚 "The Year We Learned to Fly" by Jacqueline Woodson – A beautiful tale of resilience, imagination, and the magic within us all.
📚 "Sulwe" by Lupita Nyong’o – A powerful story about self-love, colorism, and embracing your beauty.
📚 "Glory: Magical Visions of Black Beauty" by Kahran and Regis Bethencourt – A stunning photography book that celebrates the diverse beauty of Black children.
📚 "Speak Up" by Miranda Paul, illustrated by Ebony Glenn – A story that encourages young girls to find their voice and use it boldly
📚 "The Girl with a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague" by Julia Finley Mosca – The inspiring story of a Black woman who revolutionized ship design.
Want more? Check out our Amazon storefront for more book recommendations! [Click here to explore!]
Did You Know? (Fun Facts About Black Women in History)
✨ Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, a Nigerian activist, was one of the most influential women’s rights leaders in Africa.
✨ Mary Seacole, a Jamaican nurse, was a hero of the Crimean War, often called the “Black Florence Nightingale.”
✨ Gwendolyn Brooks was the first Black woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for poetry.
✨ Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was the first female president of an African country—Liberia!
Family Challenge: Women’s History Month Bingo!
🎉 Make learning fun with our Women’s History Month Bingo! Each square features an empowering activity like:✅ Read a book by a Black woman author✅ Write a letter to an inspiring woman in your life✅ Watch a documentary about a powerful Black woman✅ Learn about a Black woman scientist, artist, or leader✅ Discuss the importance of representation with your kids
(Download our printable bingo card here!) [Insert link]
Here's a Reading & Empowerment Bingo card with a mix of reading, learning, and discussion activities centered on Black women and representation.
Reading & Empowerment Bingo
How to Play: Complete five activities in a row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) to win!
🔲 Read a book by a woman author | 🔲 Write a letter to an inspiring woman in your life | 🔲 Watch a documentary about a powerful Black woman | 🔲 Read a book featuring a Black girl as the main character | 🔲 Share a favorite book by a Black woman with a friend |
🔲 Learn about a Black woman scientist, artist, or leader | 🔲 Read a poem by a Black woman poet | 🔲 Discuss the importance of representation with your family | 🔲 Listen to an audiobook by a Black woman author | 🔲 Visit a Black woman-owned bookstore or website |
🔲 Read a book written before 2000 by a Black woman | 🔲 Write a short story or poem inspired by a Black woman | 🔲 Free Space | 🔲 Create a drawing inspired by a Black woman’s achievements | 🔲 Read a book with a Black woman on the cover |
🔲 Find and read an article about Black women in history | 🔲 Ask an elder in your family about a Black woman they admire | 🔲 Watch an interview with a Black woman author | 🔲 Support a Black woman creator (buy a book, art, or product) | 🔲 Read a nonfiction book about a Black woman |
🔲 Start a discussion about Black women in STEM | 🔲 Read a book by a Black woman from a different country | 🔲 Write down three lessons you learned from a book by a Black woman | 🔲 Watch a movie based on a book by a Black woman | 🔲 Recommend a book by a Black woman to someone else |
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Encouraging Word for Parents & Educators
We are raising readers, dreamers, and leaders—but it starts with us. Every time you pick up a book with your child, you’re giving them permission to dream bigger, to see their power, to embrace their magic.
This Women’s History Month, let’s make a commitment:🌟 Read stories that celebrate powerful women.🌟 Have real conversations about our history and our future.🌟 Encourage our children to see themselves as leaders and changemakers.
Because when they see it, they can believe it—and when they believe it, they can become it.
Join the Conversation!
✨ Which women inspire you the most? Drop a comment and share your thoughts!✨ Want more resources?
Download our Family Empowerment Guide for more tools on raising confident, informed children. vhttps://heyzine.com/flip-book/b926374164.html
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Let’s keep building, growing, and reading together.
With love, power, and purpose,
Cristal Jazmin Tejeda
Founder,
Read to You 365
Young Scholar
&
CJT Productions
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