It’s March, which means it’s also Women’s History Month!

From a graphic novel about the first women in space, to a riveting history of reproductive rights, and the story of an unlikely teenager starting a feminist revolution at a small-town Texas high school, here are eight books you should make sure on your Women’s History Month TBR list.

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Jane Against the World by Karen Blumenthal 

From award-winning author Karen Blumenthal, Jane Against the World is deep and passionate look at the riveting history of the fight for reproductive rights in the United States. Tracing the path to the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade and the continuing battle for women's rights, Blumenthal examines the root causes of the current debate around abortion and repercussions that have affected generations of American women. 

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Brazen by Pénélope Bagieu

Throughout history and across the globe, one characteristic connects the daring women of Brazen: their indomitable spirit. With her characteristic wit and dazzling drawings, celebrated graphic novelist Pénélope Bagieu profiles the lives of these feisty female role models, some world-famous, some little known—from Nellie Bly to Mae Jemison to Josephine Baker to Naziq al-Abid. the stories in this comic biography are sure to inspire the next generation of rebel ladies.

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Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu

Vivian Carter is fed up. Fed up with an administration at her high school that thinks the football team can do no wrong. Fed up with sexist dress codes, hallway harassment, and gross comments from guys during class. But most of all, Viv Carter is fed up with always following the rules. When Viv takes a page from her mother's past and creates a feminist zine that she distributes anonymously to her classmates, she soon realizes that what she has started is nothing short of a girl revolution.

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Astronauts by Jim Ottaviani & illustrated by Maris Wicks

In the graphic novel Astronauts: Women on the Final Frontier, Jim Ottaviani and illustrator Maris Wicks capture the great humor and incredible drive of Mary Cleave, Valentina Tereshkova, and the first women in space.

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Go With the Flow written by Lily Williams & Karen Schneemann

Sophomores Abby, Brit, Christine, and Sasha are fed up. Hazelton High never has enough tampons. Or pads. Or adults who will listen.

The girls confront a world that shrugs—or worse, squirms—at the thought of a menstruation revolution. They band together to make a change. It’s no easy task, especially while grappling with everything from crushes to trig to JV track but they have each other’s backs. That is, until one of the girls goes rogue, testing the limits of their friendship and pushing the friends to question the power of their own voices. Now they must learn to work together to raise each other up. But how do you stand your ground while raising bloody hell?

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History vs. Women by Anita Sarkeesian & Ebony Adams

Looking through the ages and across the globe, Anita Sarkeesian, founder of Feminist Frequency, along with Ebony Adams PHD, have reclaimed the stories of twenty-five remarkable women who dared to defy history and change the world around them. From Mongolian wrestlers to Chinese pirates, Native American ballerinas to Egyptian scientists, Japanese novelists to British Prime Ministers, History vs Women will reframe the history that you thought you knew.

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Because I Was a Girl by Melissa de la Cruz & contributors

Because I Was a Girl is an inspiring collection of true stories by women and girls about the obstacles, challenges, and opportunities they've faced… because of their gender. Edited by #1 New York Times-bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz, the book includes writings from an impressive array of girls and women who are trailblazers in their fields, including bestselling authors Elizabeth Acevedo, Victoria Aveyard, and Libba Bray; industry pioneers like Dolores Huerta, Trish McEvoy, and Holly Knight; renowned chef Katie Button; aerospace and mechanical engineer Emily Calandrelli; and many more.

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Mighty Moe: The True Story of a Thirteen-Year-Old Women's Running Revolutionary by Rachel Swaby and Kit Fox; introduction by Kathrine Switzer; afterword by Des Linden

In 1967, a girl known as Mighty Moe broke the women’s world marathon record at a small race in Toronto. Here is the untold story of Mighty Moe’s tenacity and triumph in the face of adversity as a young athlete—and of a grown-up Maureen finding her way back to the sport decades later. This inspiring biography for readers and racers of all ages showcases the truly groundbreaking achievements of an unassuming, amazing young athlete.