resources: to read
A memoir of the former first lady describing her journey through her influential life.
By Malala Yousafzai
The truthful tale of a young woman’s courageous fight for womens’ education, even in this most perilous of circumstances.
By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Everything you need to know about what it means to be a feminist.
By Tara Westover
An autobiographical account of a school-deprived girl and her determination to educate herself.
By Melinda Gates
A glimpse into the lives of inspiring women and gender issues worldwide that you should know about.
By Minda Harts
By Alicia Menendez
An examination of the societal norm and double bind of “likeability” placed on women throughout the world.
By Elaine Welteroth
How to find your voice as a young individual- filled with all sorts of life lessons.
By Marianne Schnall
A collection of interviews and essays by some badass women, discussing one of our nation’s most important questions: when will there be a female president?
By Katty Kay and Claire Shipman
A research based guide to understanding the importance of confidence, especially how how to achieve it and how maintain it. A “how to” close the leadership gap and get what you deserve through better understanding yourself.
By Brené Brown
Because Brené Brown is all around inspiring, relatable, and relevant. Daring Greatly gives you the steps to recognize your vulnerability as courageous and how to transform your life by being who you really are.
By Linda Babcock
How to ask for what YOU want. A negotiating handbook to prepare you for any table.
By Rebecca Solnit
A bold, funny, and honest must read containing Solnit’s famous essay and six perfect complements to dive into the often inexplicable missteps in conversations between men and women.