Inspiring Illustrated Biographies for Women's History Month
The month of March serves as a time to honor the achievements and contributions made by women in the United States. This blog features two inspiring biographies about amazing female athletes.

Long-Armed Ludy and the First Women's Olympics
by Jean L.S. Patrick

Born in Marion, South Carolina in 1900, Lucile (Ludy) Godbold was one fifteen American athletes selected to compete in the first Women's Olympics in 1922. Long-Armed Ludy is an interesting look at Olympic history and a gold metal athlete who made history.

Picture Books About Women Serving in the United States Military
Over 200,000 women currently serve in the U.S. Armed Services. This blog highlights books that show what life is like for military families and mothers and daughters serving in the United States military.

Missing Momma
by Winsome Bingham

This thoughtful picture book shows the real world-challenges of children in military families including when a parent is deployed far from home, lost time with family, and a mother's struggles with PTSD from a child’s perspective. The colorfully illustrated book also reveals the healing power of music and family.