It’s another year to reflect on the milestones made globally during Women’s Month. One of the ways you can do this is by reading books by women which will help you to understand the progress made. However, with a big selection to choose from, which books should you include in your reading list?
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo
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Bernardine Evaristo is an English author who won the Booker Prize in 2019 alongside Margaret Atwood, for this book, making her the first black woman to win this award. This book Girl, Woman, Other, tells the story of human interconnectedness. It tells the story of 12 people who are related, many of them relatives, and follows the trajectory of their lives. Evaristo’s motivation was to bring forth the voice of black British female authors and the lives many live.
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Half a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi
This is another Women’s History Month books to add to your list. It covers the Nigerian Civil War, commonly known as the Biafran War, exploring themes such as betrayal, loyalty and war. It also uncovers the impact of war on different people across Nigerian social classes. In 2007, the book won the Women’s Prize for Fiction.
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Ghanaian-American journalist Yaa Gyasi published Homegoing in 2016, narrating the story of two women, Effia and Esi, who faced different destinies. Effia gets married to a British governor and Esi is taken hostage. The book also explores the lives of these women’s descendants, highlighting themes such as slavery, family ties, colonization, and sexism among others.
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Unbowed by Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai was known for her environmental conservation efforts and for being the first African to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Adding to her legacy, she wrote the book Unbowed, highlighting the boldness and courage of stepping up to corruption, and greed. It also captures the story of her life from childhood to the top of the world.
The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste
The book is a worthy read and one of the Women’s History Month Books you should have. It tells the story of the second Italo-Ethiopian war which ended the Italian occupation. It focuses on African women who went to war and finally acknowledges their contributions, something that’s rarely done. It’s a personal story for Mengiste, whose great-grandmother was one of these women.
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Lighting the Fires of Freedom: African American Women in the Civil Rights Movement by Janet Dewart Bell
Add this to your Women’s History Month books. Janet Dewart recounts the role of Black women in the Civil Rights Movement. They played a significant role in mobilizing others against sexual abuse and demanding an end to segregation. The book focuses on nine women whose efforts brought national change.
Final Thoughts
These books offer profound insights into history, identity, and the fight for equality. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, knowledge, or compelling storytelling, each of these must-reads provides a powerful way to celebrate Women’s History Month and the voices that continue to shape our world.
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