I have written about IWD or gender equality before, you may want to check out these earlier posts:
- Read for International Women’s Day
- Books for International Women’s Day 2019
- Championing Equality: The Power of Books, Ebooks, and Authors
- Reading about Strong Women
- Autism Acceptance: Reading about Intersectionality
- Fiction about Sexual Abuse of Boys/Men
I thought I would celebrate IWD this year by sharing a few quotes and poems, along with some (fiction) books to read on strong women role models.
“We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back.”
“Feminism isn’t about making women strong. Women are already strong. It’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.”
You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I’ll rise.
Questing for a Dream
Award-winning and USA Today Bestselling author P.D. Workman’s compelling and poignant account of Native teen Nadie Laplante’s quest for meaning and purpose. This thought-provoking and eye-opening story of poverty, prejudice and addiction will inspire readers of all ages and remind them that they are not alone.
Nadie is a bright, caring teen growing up Manitoba Cree growing up in abject poverty. She tries to balance school attendance, caring for her younger cousin Luyu, and spending time with handsome, impish Mouse, her best friend and confidante. Together, they strive to find the path to happiness on the reservation.
But tragedy strikes and Nadie’s is devastated by Luyu’s accidental death. Unable to find comfort in Mouse’s arms or Grandfather’s traditional mourning rites, Nadie leaves the band and strikes off on her own, searching for meaning and a new life in the outside world.
Can Nadie find happiness and a place of her own in a foreign world where she is abused and discriminated against? Completely alone for the first time in her life, it is a challenge such as Nadie has never before faced.
“P.D. Workman’s skilled narrative of Nadie and her poignant journey to wholeness is a thoughtful expose of shattered dreams and tragic youth sure to resonate with every reader.”
“An inspiring book which can encourage the reader to face the challenges in life’s journey and to accept the lessons that come as a result.”
By the author of the award-winning Ruby, Between the Cracks, this engaging and unforgettable story of Nadie’s journey to find a place in the world amidst heartache and hopelessness will inspire you to face your challenges with courage and become a happier and stronger person.
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Easily one of the most thought-provoking and compelling reads of the year, Ms. Workman has written a masterful contemporary account of one native teen’s journey from home and the possibilities for hope even for those drowning in poverty, prejudice, and addiction … A must-read tale for any book lover!
Sarah E. Bradley, InD’tale Magazine
Chloe
Chloe had always been the perfect daughter. Diligent, obedient, good at caring for the other children when Mom wasn’t home. She always worked hard and did everything she was asked.
But she couldn’t please her mother and the parade of stepfathers. It seemed like the harder she tried, the worse the abuse got.
Chloe had known for a long time that she was two people. The Chloe who watched and the Chloe who experienced. She had been watching for so long, she wasn’t sure she could feel anything anymore. But if she can’t overcome her past and start living in the real world, she knows she will lose herself forever.
Placed on the In the Margins Committee Recommended Reads, 2018 by Library Services for Youth in Custody.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chloe’s happy ending is hard-won, and a reminder that there are children (and adults) out there who need help, and that we should never look away when there may be signs of abuse or neglect.
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Lunar Lies
When the past comes knocking, will Reg be able to protect her future?
Reg thought she had left her past behind, but when her former lover shows up in town with a dangerous secret, she must confront the truth of her past and act.
Reg has built a successful business doing psychic readings and investigation in the small town of Black Sands. But when her former lover, Jake, shows up in town with a dangerous secret, Reg is forced to confront her past and protect her community.
As Reg tries to unravel Jake’s secret, she finds herself being pulled back into her past. But Reg realizes that she’s not the only one in danger. Jake’s secret has put everyone in Black Sands at risk.
Will Reg be able to confront her past and protect Jake’s victims? Or will her connection with Jake hold her back? Find out in this thrilling supernatural mystery.
It’s a race against time in this paranormal mystery that’s sure to leave you craving more!
Praise for Lunar Lies:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What follows is a spellbinding adventure that kept me up most of the night to finish the story. I was drawn into the narrative right from the start and I truly enjoyed tagging along with Reg and her friends as they investigated Jake’s big conservation project.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An exciting tale of magical adventure with lots of action from P.D Workman, get your copy of Lunar Lies today… and be careful during the full moon!
Praise for the series:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Just when I think Ms. Workman can’t possibly think up anything different for this series, she delivers big time. —Sandy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love the magical characters in this series. They never fail to keep you entertained. Such a fun series.—Kandy
Lunar Lies is a paranormal mystery novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With a touch of witchcraft and a dash of suspense, this book is perfect for fans of small town mysteries and psychic detectives.
Fall under Reg’s spell today.
