One book that offers many different inspiring stories of women from around the globe is Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World, written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison. It is a great place to find fun and uplifting stories of all kinds of incredible women and girls. The Sacred Worth Books database, a resource curated by the General Board of Church and Society, provides a way to search for children’s books that highlight the sacred worth of all by featuring diverse main characters and stories. What better way to celebrate amazing women this month than by reading their stories together with the children in your life? In addition to these observances highlighting women, March is also National Reading Month, in which Americans of all ages are encouraged to read daily. These observances allow us as United Methodists to also reflect on our commitment through our faith to follow in Christ’s footsteps by uplifting the voices and contributions of women and seeking to ensure that their equal worth is affirmed around the world (see here for how and why Church & Society works toward justice for women and children). The month of March is also when we observe Women’s History Month in the United States, recognizing the vital role of women in shaping American history. March 8th, when I am typing these words, is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the achievements of women all over the world and highlight the ongoing global movement for women’s rights.

Visionary women around the world