March is Women’s History Month, and what better way to kick it off than by reading about amazing women throughout history. This week we’re taking a look at nonfiction about inspiring women – from scientists to mathematicians to politicians. Our feature pick is The Five Sides of Marjorie Rice: How to Discover a Shape by Amy Alznauer, illustrated by Anna Bron. Throughout history, artists and mathematicians have grappled with the Problem of Five – the seeming impossibility of a five-sided shape that tiles perfectly with itself. Marjorie Rice was neither an artist nor a trained mathematician, but she was determined to solve the issue. Through a lot of hard work and dedication, she discovered four new shapes, never before seen by humans! This biography, with illustrations filled with gorgeous five-sided tessellations, tells the Story of Five and Marjorie’s dedication to solving the age-old mystery. This inspiring story is sure to be a hit with budding mathematicians or those interested in women’s history.

Check out more books about women who changed the world below!

The Five Sides of Marjorie Rice: How to Discover a Shape
Amy Alznauer
Illustrated by Anna Bron
Candlewick Press
Available now!

The Girl Who Tested the Waters: Ellen Swallow, Environmental Scientist
Patricia Danielle
Illustrated by Junyi Wu
Candlewick Press/MIT Kids Press
Available now!

Jellyfish Scientist: Maude Delap and her Mesmerizing Medusas
Michelle Cusolito
Illustrated by Ellen Rooney
Charlesbridge
Available April 22nd, 2025

The Six — Young Reader’s Edition: The Untold Story of America’s First Women Astronauts
Loren Grush and Rebecca Stefoff
Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing/Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Available now!

True Gretch: Lessons For Anyone Who Wants To Make a Difference (Young Adult Edition)
Gretchen Whitmer
Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing/Atheneum
Available now!