If, like us, you watched Oprah deliver her Golden Globes speech with a distinct feeling of pride in your stomach then you'll definitely enjoy some of our empowering, unapologetic, books about strong women who broke the rules and changed the world. It truly feels like we are in a moment of huge movement and change. It's fantastic to see so many women, and men speaking their own truths and wanting to know more about female history.
Similarly in the book world we have seen huge growth in books for women, about women. From beautiful photography books, such as 'Strong is the New Pretty' by Kate T. Parker, to children's books such as the popular 'Little People, Big Dreams' collection which educate, simplify and illustrate the stories of Rosa Parks, Coco Chanel, Frida Kahlo and many more. In a time where women are speaking up against modern prejudices and using their voices to be heard, I thought it would be a good idea to highlight some of the books that look at the women through history, who also did just that.
'Bad Girls Throughout History' and 'Rad Women Worldwide' are two fantastic books which explore hundreds of remarkable women who 'had a ton of fear and personal flaws and faced insurmountable obstacles but did amazing things anyway'. It teaches girls and women alike that you are never too old, too small or too late to live the life you're meant to lead, even when it means rewriting the rules. From Josephine Baker, the showgirl who spied for the Allies during World War II, to Joan Jett, the godmother of punk. These are books we believe should be in every home and school and make for a brilliant gift for the ladies in your life.
Some other fantastic books we have on our shelves at Bay Tree Books are those of bestselling feminist poet Rupi Kaur, author of 'Milk and Honey' and her latest offering 'The Sun and Her Flowers' which celebrates and explores womanhood, freedom and empowerment but also explores topics such as love, loss, society and restriction. Her books and social media presence have helped push modern poetry back into popularity and have inspired millions around the world.
'I am Malala' by Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and international symbol of peaceful protest, is the memoir of her life. It's an incredible story of one girl who stood up for her right to an education and was shot by the Taliban but survived and went on to be one of the most influential young people in the world.
Maya Angelou, American poet and civil activist's books have been the topic of much conversation in recent years, most notably her work 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' feature short stories and poems about her life growing up as an oppressed black female.
All books mentioned in today's blog post are available from the shop and are truly wonderful additions to any book shelf or coffee table.
Similarly in the book world we have seen huge growth in books for women, about women. From beautiful photography books, such as 'Strong is the New Pretty' by Kate T. Parker, to children's books such as the popular 'Little People, Big Dreams' collection which educate, simplify and illustrate the stories of Rosa Parks, Coco Chanel, Frida Kahlo and many more. In a time where women are speaking up against modern prejudices and using their voices to be heard, I thought it would be a good idea to highlight some of the books that look at the women through history, who also did just that.
'Bad Girls Throughout History' and 'Rad Women Worldwide' are two fantastic books which explore hundreds of remarkable women who 'had a ton of fear and personal flaws and faced insurmountable obstacles but did amazing things anyway'. It teaches girls and women alike that you are never too old, too small or too late to live the life you're meant to lead, even when it means rewriting the rules. From Josephine Baker, the showgirl who spied for the Allies during World War II, to Joan Jett, the godmother of punk. These are books we believe should be in every home and school and make for a brilliant gift for the ladies in your life.
Some other fantastic books we have on our shelves at Bay Tree Books are those of bestselling feminist poet Rupi Kaur, author of 'Milk and Honey' and her latest offering 'The Sun and Her Flowers' which celebrates and explores womanhood, freedom and empowerment but also explores topics such as love, loss, society and restriction. Her books and social media presence have helped push modern poetry back into popularity and have inspired millions around the world.
'I am Malala' by Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and international symbol of peaceful protest, is the memoir of her life. It's an incredible story of one girl who stood up for her right to an education and was shot by the Taliban but survived and went on to be one of the most influential young people in the world.
Maya Angelou, American poet and civil activist's books have been the topic of much conversation in recent years, most notably her work 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' feature short stories and poems about her life growing up as an oppressed black female.
All books mentioned in today's blog post are available from the shop and are truly wonderful additions to any book shelf or coffee table.
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