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Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first African-American woman in history to become a physician, was born on this day in 1831. Crumpler spent much of her career caring for women and children, including during her time working with the Freedmen's Bureau, an agency established by President Abraham Lincoln following the Civil War to assist formerly enslaved African Americans. She was also the author of “A Book of Medical Discourses,” a volume she dedicated to mothers and nurses focused on the medical care of women and children; it's believed to the first medical text ever written by an African-American woman.

Born Rebecca Davis in Delaware in 1831, Crumpler was raised in Pennsylvania by an aunt who spent much of her time nursing sick people in the community. Her aunt's dedication inspired her interest in medicine; she later wrote, "[her] usefulness with the sick was continually sought [so] I early conceived a liking for, and sought every opportunity to relieve the sufferings of others.” Crumpler worked as a nurse for eight years before being accepted into the New England Female Medical College in Boston in 1860. When she graduated in 1864, Crumpler became the first African-American woman to ever receive a medical degree.

With the Civil War ending the following year, Crumpler decided to move to Richmond, Virginia, believing that it was "a proper field for real missionary work." Through her work with the Freedman's Bureau, Crumpler worked with a large population of newly freed slaves, continuing to focus her attention primarily on the needs on women and children. Even after returning to Boston, she continued to treat many patients free of charge, often seeing sick children in her home. The desire to serve those in need guided Crumpler throughout her life; as she once reflected: “Selfish prudence is too often allowed to come between duty and human life.”

While no photos or images of Dr. Crumpler survive, Vashti Harrison created this portrait of her based on written descriptions from the time for her children's book, "Little Leaders." To learn more or order "Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History," which is highly recommend for ages 6 to 10, visit https://www.amightygirl.com/little-leaders

For a new book sharing her story with children, we recommend "Finding Rebecca" for ages 7 to 10 at https://amzn.to/4gwbaGT

For an inspiring picture book about another woman who refused to be told she couldn't be a doctor, check out "Who Says Women Can’t Be Doctors?: The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell" for ages 4 to 8 at https://www.amightygirl.com/who-says-women-can-t-be-doctors

For more books for children and teens about trailblazing black women, check out our new blog post "99 Books about Extraordinary Black Mighty Girls and Women" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=14276

To introduce kids to pioneering women in medicine, we've showcased our top picks of children's books about pioneering female medical professionals, toys, science kits, and clothing in our blog post, "Medical Heroes" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=29667

"Princess Ruth Luka Keanolani Kauanahoahoa Keʻelikōlani was a strong supporter of Hawaiian language and traditional cultural practices. Born on this day in 1826, Keʻelikōlani was a descendant of senior royal lines on both sides of her family. During a time when many Hawaiians were converting to Christianity, Keʻelikōlani retained many traditional Hawaiian religious practices even though it had been abolished in 1819. As a member of the royal family, Keʻelikōlani served as Royal Governor of the Island of Hawaii. Keʻelikōlani understood English, however, she insisted that she be addressed only in Hawaiian and required non-Hawaiian speakers to use translators if they wished to communicate with her. By the 1870s, Keʻelikōlani was the largest landowner in Hawaii. Despite the fact that she owned a Western-style house, Keʻelikōlani chose to live in a large, traditional grass home. When she died, Keʻelikōlani willed all 353,000 acres of land that she owned, 9% of the Hawaiian Islands, to her cousin Princess Bernice Pauahi and later it was put in a trust for the Kamehameha Schools." -- via the National Women's History Museum

To inspire kids with more stories of real-life women who changed the world, we highly recommend the picture book "Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World" (https://www.amightygirl.com/shaking-things-up) and the illustrated biography "HerStory: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook the World" for ages 8 to 13 (https://www.amightygirl.com/herstory)

For books for children about Native American and Indigenous girls and women, visit our blog post, "A Celebration of Native American and Indigenous Mighty Girls" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=10365

You can also find over 100 books starring both real-life and fictional princesses who are smart, daring, and determined in our special feature: "The Ultimate Guide to the Independent Princess" at https://www.amightygirl.com/mighty-girl-picks/independent-princess

For more books for children and teens on trailblazing girls and women from around the world, visit A Mighty Girl's "Role Models" biography section at http://amgrl.co/2wRJudE

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Today's A Mighty Girl Community Pick: "HerStory: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook the World" by Katherine Halligan. Instead of just studying HIStory, let's think about HERstory too! In this uplifting, beautifully illustrated book, kids can learn about 50 intrepid women from around the world and throughout history. Telling the stories of their childhood, the challenges they faced, and the impact they had, each gorgeously illustrated spread is a celebration of girl power in its many forms. With a range of women in pioneering careers -- from astronauts to activists, musicians to mathematicians and many more -- young readers will be inspired to focus not on the can’ts and shouldn’ts, but on what they can do: anything! Fascinating and motivating in equal measure, this is the perfect introduction to some of the amazing women who have shaped our world. Highly recommended for ages 8 and up.

"HerStory" is available at https://www.amightygirl.com/herstory

For a fun way to teach kids about remarkable women from history through play, check out HerStory: The Family Board Game of Remarkable Women for ages 8 and up at https://www.amightygirl.com/herstory-game

To introduce younger kids to an array of trailblazing women, we recommend the picture book anthologies "She Persisted" (https://www.amightygirl.com/she-persisted) and "Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World" (https://www.amightygirl.com/shaking-things-up), both for ages 5 to 9

For older kids, we also recommend the "Anthology of Amazing Women" for ages 8 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/anthology-of-amazing-women) and "Rad Women Worldwide" for ages 10 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/rad-women-worldwide)

For more books for children and teens about trailblazing girls and women throughout history, visit our "Role Models Biography" book section at https://www.amightygirl.com/books/history-biography/biography

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