Gr 4-6–At age 64, Diane Nyad became the first person to successfully swim from Cuba to Florida. Director Greta Gerwig is the first filmmaker to receive best picture Oscar nominations for her first three films, Jen Walter became the first female coach in the NFL, and Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman (and first justice with a background as a public defender) appointed to the United States Supreme Court. Marine pilot and astronaut Nicole Mann is the first Native American woman in space and Sky Brown is the youngest British athlete to win an Olympic medal. These volumes chronicle the careers of these ambitious women whose determination and hard work led them to the heights of their chosen fields. Fans of Barbie will appreciate the information on the popular movie. The narratives, accompanied by related photographs, are informative and upbeat; readers will be inspired by the perseverance and achievements of these pioneers. Some information is already outdated; Sky Brown has since won a medal at the 2024 Olympics, whereas this book ends with her win in 2021.
VERDICT: Full of inspiring achievements of remarkable women in the news, these titles are suitable for school and public library collections.
