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Women's Equality Day

Women's Equality Day was established to recognize and commemorate the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote. This was just the beginning of the courageous work done by women of the United States to gain full rights and privileges both public or private, legal or institutional – as citizens of the United States. 

To celebrate, check out this booklist that highlights women's continued efforts towards women's equality throughout their daily lives in places like relationships, careers, health, entertainment, and sports. 

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Female Anti-Heroes

Older but never wiser, it can be exhausting always rooting for these female anti-heroes. When left to their own devices they often end up in crisis, but these monsters are fun to read about even when they're the problem. It's them.

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