Amy Richards Books

MAKERS is the award-winning video collection of women's stories. And we're bringing these inspirational and amazing stories to young readers in a book! Did you know that Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to complete the Boston marathon in 1967, was almost pulled off the course before she could finish the race? And that Mae Jemison, an astronaut, was inspired by a Star Trek character to pursue her passion in science? Behind every successful woman is the fascinating story of how she got to the top. And throughout history, trailblazing women have opened doors for those who followed. Based on the rich collection of interviews and documentaries from MAKERS, this book introduces pioneering women from all walks of life. Readers will get to know these women's hopes, dreams, challenges, and accomplishments in chapters filled with personal stories, historical information, inspiring quotes, and much more. They will learn about the women's movement and its impact today, and about common experiences women have. Most importantly, they'll be inspired to follow their dreams and become MAKERS themselves!

This activism handbook emphasizes the connection between personal experiences and political action, encouraging readers to transform their lives into a platform for change. The authors provide practical strategies and insights, drawing from their previous work, to inspire individuals to engage in activism that resonates with their personal narratives and fosters broader societal impact.

For contemporary women, motherhood has become as polarizing a proposition as it is a powerful calling. For some women this tension is manifest in a debate over whether or not to have children. For others it concerns whether to stay at home with their children or stay in the workforce. Still others feel abandoned altogether by the supposedly pro-family and pro-mother social justice movement that is feminism and are at a loss when it comes to reconciling their maternal instincts with their political beliefs.With Opting In, Amy Richards addresses the anxiety over parenting that women face today in a book that mixes memoir, interviews, historical analysis, and feminist insight. In her refreshingly direct and thoughtful approach, Richards covers everything from the truth about our biological clocks and the trends toward extending fertility, to parenting with nature and nurturing in mind, to our relationship with our own mothers, to what feminism's relationship to motherhood is and always has been. Speaking from the vantage point of someone who is both a parent and one of our leading feminist activists, Richards cuts through the cacophony of voices intent on telling women the "appropriate" way to be a mother and reveals instead how to confidently forge your own path while staying true to yourself and your ideals.

MAKERS is the award-winning video collection of women's stories. And we're bringing these inspirational and amazing stories to young readers in a journal! Do you dream about making a difference in the world? Maybe you want to help others, invent something, or create something. No matter what you do, you have the power to change things, whether it's in your own neighborhood or somewhere else in the world. This inspiring journal is full of information about MAKERS--trailblazing, pioneering women and girls who are achieving amazing things and who will give you lots of great ideas on how to make your mark. You'll also find quotes, and places for you to write, doodle, and draw. So get ready to spark your creativity and reach for the stars!