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• Self Made

  Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker

  Bundles, A'Lelia Perry,

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  The story of a dynamic Black woman entrepreneur, born the free child of enslaved parents, Madam C.J. Walker's determination and dedication to lifting up those around her are truly inspiring.

• When Women Ruled the World

  Six Queens of Egypt

  Cooney, Kara,

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  Discover more about the fascinating pharaohs of Egypt who just happened to be women. Egyptologist, Kara Cooney, brings Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, Cleopatra and others who wielded power during ancient dynasties to vivid life.

• The Swans of Harlem

  Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History

  Valby, Karen,

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  The lively story of a pioneering group of five Black ballerinas who made up the core of Arthur Mitchell's Dance Theatre of Harlem, this follows them from their earliest lessons to their stunning professional success across the world stage.

• Three-martini Afternoons at the Ritz

  the Rebellion of Sylvia Plath & Anne Sexton

  Crowther, Gail,

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  A compelling and thoughtful look at the complex friendship between two of the most iconic female poets of the 20th century.

• Dolly Parton Behind the Seams

  My Life in Rhinestones

  Parton, Dolly,

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  Perfect for music and fashion fans alike, this comprehensive and gorgeous collection of Dolly Parton's outfits pulls stories and anecdotes from interviews, archives and her own memories.

• Invisible

  the Forgotten Story of the Black Woman Lawyer Who Took Down America's Most Powerful Mobster

  Carter, Stephen L., 1954-

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  Eunice Carter's determination in the face of discrimination based on her race and gender makes the story of her savvy legal strategies that bring down Lucky Luciano in the 1930s all the more satisfying.

• Madame Fourcade's Secret War

  the Daring Young Woman Who Led France's Largest Spy Network Against Hitler

  Olson, Lynne,

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  Told like a spy story, with plenty of suspense, intrigue and deaths along the way, this thrilling read captures the secret life of the woman who led the largest and arguably most successful spy network in France during WWII.

• American Flygirl

  Ankeny, Susan Tate,

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  A soaring and moving account of the life of Hazel Ying Lee, the first Chinese American woman to fly for the U.S. military.

• She Came to Slay

  the Life and Times of Harriet Tubman

  Dunbar, Erica Armstrong,

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  Packed with photographs and unique details about Tubman's life, this intimate and lively account is a page turner that will reveal layers to an historic figure you may think you already know.

• Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old

  Thoughts on Aging as a Woman

  Shields, Brooke, 1965-

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  Candid and funny, the 59-year-old Shields tackles topics from her life in the public eye to the empowerment inherint in claiming her agency as a "woman of a certain age."

• Rachel Carson and the Power of Queer Love

  Maxwell, Lida,

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  A well researched look at the ways Rachel Carson's environmentalist work "Silent Spring" was influenced by her relationship with Dorothy Freeman.

• Fly Girls

  How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History

  O'Brien, Keith, 1973-

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  This entertaining and exhilarating tribute to women aviators sheds light on heroic feats and dauntless courage in the face of sexism and danger in the formative years of flight.

• Poūkahangatus

  Tibble, Tayi, 1995-

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  Funny and warm, this poetry collection exploring the author's identity and Māori women is perfect for an entertaining look at the complexities of living at the intersection of modernity and ancestry.

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