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Now that everyone has their book displays up for Black History Month, I’ve already started to think about next month’s 30th anniversary of the National Women’s History Project, celebrating Women’s History Month in March.

The Feminist Task Force of the American Library Association’s Social Responsibilities Round Table recently announced The Amelia Bloomer List for 2010.  The annual list highlights books “ that embody feminist principles and the fight for the freedom of self, body, mind, and spirit.”  What a gem to come across!

The list includes fiction and non-fiction books for young readers — birth to 18-years-old.  Picture books, such as Louise, the Adventures of a Chicken by Jeanette Winter, to Young Adult literature, such as Kathryn’s Stockett’s The Help, look fascinating for readers of all ages — yes, even us “adult types.”

Take a look; you may be surprised what you find.