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It’s really important to me that my kids learn about success and accomplishments in a wide variety of ways and through a representative set of people. Unfortunately, traditional schooling typically has focused on white male narratives, with little emphasis on women leaders, especially women of color from around the world.
Because of this, I’ve been working extra hard to have a diverse set of heroes and strong female representation in our learning this year. I’ve loved including some clothing from Piccolina in our repertoire to help support and encourage our learning!
The Piccolina Trailblazer Tees feature diverse women leaders in history from around the world – perfect for sparking conversations and organic education. They come in styles that both my girls AND boys love, and they’re super soft and comfortable, too. Plus, they’re designed by incredible female artists from around the world!
In addition to the Trailblazer Collection, they also have really fun prints in a variety of interest-driven patterns like math, oceanography, mountain climbing, etc. So empowering!
I really love helping my kids learn about the world through books. Whether we’re traveling extensively or learning from home, books are a wonderful way to open our minds about other peoples and cultures. And I especially love incorporating stories that feature female heroes from around the world.
Here are some incredible female heroes represented in Piccolina’s Trailblazer Tees and why they’re worth learning about. They’re all women who I hope inspire my kids, and who represent ambition, growth, and learning. I’ve included a beautiful picture book to support learning about each one, as well. These kids books about women are all amazing!
I’d love to hear if you’ve spent time learning about any of these amazing women from around the world!
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We learned about Malala for a family book club a couple years ago and it was meaningful and special. I love that she’s relatable but still inspirational – exactly the kind of woman I hope my kids learn about and from. This gorgeous nonfiction book about a woman leader is perfect to encourage other young leaders.
Piccolina Malala Kids Trailblazer T-Shirt
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RBG was a force of nature. We ordered my daughter’s shirt just before she passed away, and it’s so special to remember her and all the incredible work she did every time my daughter wears it. This picture book is a staple read in our home, and is great for younger as well as older kiddos to learn about her life and legacy.
Piccolina RBG Kids Trailblazer T-Shirt
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I find that many kids now, when taught about Rosa Parks, are shocked that bus segregation even existed. That reminds me that racism is learned and taught, not inherent. And yet, it’s so prevalent and systemic in our culture that we must actively work against it. This book (and also the beautiful t-shirt) help us start those discussions naturally so we can create a culture of active anti-racism in our homes.
Piccolina Rosa Parks Kids Trailblazer T-Shirt
While this picture book isn’t about Maya Angelou, it is authored by her. The drawings perfectly complement the inspirational words. I love how accessible and inspirational her writing is even for young children. It’s a book I love displaying in our home and that we read over and over to foster courage and action through learning about women leaders.
Piccolina Maya Angelou Kids Trailblazer T-Shirt
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While voting is a far more accessible right to many now, it wasn’t always that way. It’s important that my children not only feel gratitude for the privilege that will be theirs and appreciation for those who made it possible, but also recognition that voting suppression and disparity in access still exists. I hope this terrific book about a female hero encourages them to fight against injustice in many forms and seek more equalized representation.
Piccolina Susan B. Anthony Kids Trailblazer T-Shirt
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While “Harriet Tubman” is often a household hame, this book gives new insight into her life and legacy. The beautiful words and illustrations bring her to life and help young ones feel the impact of her work.
Piccolina Harriet Tubman Kids Trailblazer T-Shirt
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Eleanor Roosevelt redefined the role of First Lady and was one of its amazing women leaders. Instead of sitting back and looking pretty, she jumped right into the work alongside her husband. But it wasn’t always serious and boring – she knew how to have fun, too. I love how this book brings to life the joy of public service and Eleanor’s kindness and ambition.
Piccolina Eleanor Roosevelt Kids Trailblazer T-Shirt
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Young Girl Scouts will be delighted to hear the history of their organization in this terrific book about its founder. The program was founded on principles of adventure, fun, and service – perfect to inspire those participating now.
Piccolina Juliette Gorden Low Kids Trailblazer T-Shirt
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We hear less and less about investigative journalism these days, it seems, and Wells was certainly a pioneer. In a field that has historically not been welcoming to either Black people or women, she made incredible inroads that I love sharing with my kids.
Piccolina Ida B. Wells Kids Trailblazer T-Shirt
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My kids, like many, are very into space, and my oldest loves wearing his shirt of this female hero. I love that this beautiful book helps them not only learn about recent female heroes, but also women of color who made incredible contributions to our society and to science. We’ve been meaning to watch Hidden Figures with our kids – I think it needs to be our next movie night!
Piccolina Katherine Johnson Kids Trailblazer T-Shirt
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There’s something so fun about learning about animals as a child. And I love that Jane Goodall demonstrates that that doesn’t need to end when you’re an adult! She’s easy to connect with since her interests mirror those of so many young children, and this is one of the beautiful picture books about female leaders is great at detailing her life’s work.
Piccolina Jane Goodall Kids Trailblazer T-Shirt
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Who doesn’t love experiments and explosions and the mysteries of chemical reactions? The beautiful, gold-accented artwork in this children’s book about women leaders stunningly highlights an incredible female scientist.
Piccolina Marie Curie Kids Trailblazer T-Shirt
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Mae was the first Black woman to travel in space, and a pioneer in the field. She’s inspirational, and this is one of my favorite kids books about women that encourages kids to reach for the stars – or anything else that feels impossible at first.
Piccolina Mae Jemison Kids Trailblazer T-Shirt
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Few things are more fascinating than dino bones. That is, if you’re Mary Anning. Little dino lovers will be in awe of her real life fossil explorations and be inspired to persevere in their own. The illustrations are as much of a journey as the story in this book! The shirt is no longer available, but this beautiful art print is!
Piccolina Mary Anning Kids Art Print
The cover of this book captivates right from the start. I love the symbolism behind digging deep and going further, and this one captures it perfectly with Earle’s interest in and pursuit of knowledge in the ocean.
Piccolina Sylvia Earle Kids Trailblazer T-Shirt
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Who knew the world’s first computer program was written by Lord Byron’s daughter? Ada Lovelace is incredible in her own right and an incredible scientist. I love how old connects to new possibilities in this book. The shirt is no longer available, but this beautiful art print is!
Piccolina Ada Lovelace Kids Art Print
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Daniel always wanted to be an architect growing up, and still loves pointing out styles and functionality in buildings to our kids. I love how this beautiful book shares how Hadid was inspired by traditional Muslim patterns in her native Iraq on her architectural and artistic journey.
Piccolina Zaha Hadid Kids Trailblazer T-Shirt
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I LOVE learning and teaching about Frida Kahlo (see a number of Frida activities in this Mexico guide) because her personality and work are both so vibrant. Both this book and this shirt capture that energy and instill an excitement for creation and change in little learners.
Piccolina Frida Kahlo Kids Trailblazer T-Shirt
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Suffragist AND mountain climber? Annie Smith Peck is inspirational in more ways than one. I love that she epitomizes and normalizes female athletes as well as female heroes. I love that this book has an added element of diversity with her continuing achievements as she aged. The shirt is no longer available, but this beautiful art print is!
Piccolina Annie Smith Peck Kids Art Print
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While this series has tons of featured heroes, the Amelia Earheart one is one of the best. It makes this woman leader approachable but adventurous, and aspirational for little leaders. And she’s perfectly represented in her shirt, too!
Piccolina Amelia Earheart Kids Trailblazer T-Shirt
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Have you learned about any of these women before? Who would you love to highlight next?
