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Empowered Play: Teaching Women's History With Toys and Games

From building sets to dolls, toys offer a fun new way to introduce kids to trailblazing women throughout history!

With all of the excitement, drama, and derring-do of women throughout history, why keep it to books? Women's history is full of impressive figures who smashed boundaries, stood up against injustice, and defiantly insisted on being true to themselves. When we pull their stories off the page, they become even more thrilling — and one way to do that is to bring women's history into the toy box! Dolls, games, building sets, and more provide a new way to spark an interest in women's history and a fun way to make these stories into part of day-to-day play. With options from toddlers to teens, the toys featured in this post will help kids discover remarkable women they may not have learned about in school, and introduce them to a variety of new role models to admire!

To deepen kids' understanding of the impact of the women featured in this blog post, and many others, visit our extensive History & Biography book collection.

Toys To Teach Women's HIstory

Little People Inspiring Women 4-Figure Set

Little People Inspiring Women 4-Figure Set

Manufacturer: Fisher-Price
Recommended Age: 1 and up

When kids play with Fisher-Price Little People, they imagine big dreams — so this set celebrates inspiring women who can encourage them to dream even bigger! This collectible set includes four figures styled to look like Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, and Sally Ride, four American women who changed the world through their strength, courage, intelligence and determination. Each figure stands 2.5 inches tall and the four come in a collector's box, complete with quotes from each woman on the back. It's the perfect choice for either young fans or adult collectors!

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C$27.32 (CAD)
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£26.99 (GBP)
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A$74.29 (AUD)
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$4.75 (USD)

Women Who Dared Building Blocks

Women Who Dared Building Blocks

Manufacturer: Uncle Goose
Recommended Age: 2 and up

Pay tribute to 32 women who changed the world with this set of heirloom-quality blocks from Uncle Goose! This hand-crafted set features women who made significant contributions to the world, including figures like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman, and more. Each block features one woman's name, portrait, quote, and a short explanation of her historical importance. Together, the blocks can be assembled to form the Suffrage Movement slogan Deeds Not Words. They're sturdy enough for play but also make a beautiful display piece and learning tool — and, like all Uncle Goose products, they're made in the USA from sustainable Michigan basswood and non-toxic inks.

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$68.00 (USD)

Little Feminist Memory Match Game

Little Feminist Memory Match Game

Manufacturer: Mudpuppy
Recommended Age: 3 - 8

Match up the faces of inspiring women with this memory game from Mudpuppy! 12 inspiring women are featured in this game: Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, Frida Kahlo, Indira Gandhi, Cleopatra, Queen Elizabeth I, Hillary Clinton, Gloria Steinem, Malala Yousafzai, Maya Angelou, Sally Ride, and Marie Curie. Flip over the cards, match their faces, and win! The whole game comes tucked in a colorful 2.75" cube box, perfect for storage and quick games on the go.

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£4.97 (GBP)
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A$15.27 (AUD)
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$4.99 (USD)

Rosie the Riveter Plush Doll

Rosie the Riveter Plush Doll

Recommended Age: 3 and up

She can do it — especially when she has this plush Rosie the Riveter at her side! This 11" doll from the Unemployed Philosophers Guild reproduces the classic look of this WWII role model and modern feminist icon in high quality plush fabric. She comes with a detachable tag that features the classic Rosie the Riveter portrait and includes interesting facts about the history and ongoing impact of this inspiring character — the perfect choice to encourage anyone to reach for their dreams!

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$23.95 (USD)

Harriet Tubman Plush Doll

Harriet Tubman Plush Doll

Recommended Age: 3 and up

Pay tribute to the courageous abolitionist, suffragist, and humanitarian Harriet Tubman with this Little Thinker plush from The Unemployed Philosophers Guild! This 11" plush features details drawn from descriptions and portraits of Tubman, including her headscarf and her durable traveling clothes — perfect for leading people to freedom. Plus, it comes with a removable hang tag with a portrait, some of her most famous accomplishments, and quotes.

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C$26.95 (CAD)
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$23.95 (USD)

Little People, Big Dreams Matching Game

Little People, Big Dreams Matching Game

Manufacturer: Rock Point
Recommended Age: 3 and up

Develop your memory skills and learn more about inspiring women with this game featuring artwork from the internationally best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series! This game features 20 women, including famous scientists, writers, activists, artists, and adventurers; kids will match their faces to win! The game also includes a 9" X 9" biography card with a synopsis of each woman's life, and rules to play the game as a traditional concentration game, a storytelling memory game, or a solitaire game. Fans of this series will also like the Little People, Big Dreams learning cards, also for ages 3 and up.

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C$25.07 (CAD)
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£11.95 (GBP)
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A$17.25 (AUD)
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$16.07 (USD)

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Plush Doll

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Plush Doll

Recommended Age: 3 and up

"I dissent!" declares this plush doll — if not with her voice, than with her distinctive dissenting jabot collar! This 11" plush from the Unemployed Philosophers Guild pays tribute to groundbreaking lawyer and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It comes with a detachable tag featuring a portrait of Ginsburg, interesting facts, and quotes. High-quality plush and embroidered details create a friend you'll delight to have keep you company on your desk, study carrel, or chambers.

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C$26.95 (CAD)
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A$129.14 (AUD)
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$23.95 (USD)

Michelle Obama Finger Puppet & Magnet

Michelle Obama Finger Puppet & Magnet

Recommended Age: 3 and up

Let former First Lady and best-selling author Michelle Obama keep you company in the kitchen, on your bike, or at your desk with this finger puppet and magnet from The Unemployed Philosophers Guild! This 4" tall puppet features fun embroidered details and comes with a detachable tag that includes Obama's portrait, famous quotes, and details about her life. It's the perfect way to celebrate the "Mom in Chief" and all the work she's done both inside and out of the White House! You can also get this Michelle Obama Bobblehead for ages 6 and up.

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$9.95 (USD)

Frida Kahlo Plush Doll

Frida Kahlo Plush Doll

Recommended Age: 3 and up

Why not celebrate one of history's great women artists with this beautiful plush? The 11" Frida Kahlo plush from The Unemployed Philosophers Guild presents Kahlo in traditional Mexican dress — complete with skirt, blouse, scarf, and earrings — and with flowers in her hair. Kahlo's admirers can also check out the Frida Kahlo Finger Puppet / Magnet and the Frida's Frocks and Smocks Magnetic Dress-Up Set.

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C$26.95 (CAD)
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£76.72 (GBP)
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$23.95 (USD)

Little People, BIG DREAMS - Amazing Women: A Memory Game

Little People, BIG DREAMS - Amazing Women: A Memory Game

Manufacturer: Kaddo
Recommended Age: 4 and up

How many amazing women can you remember? With this colorful game featuring artwork from the beloved and best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, you'll match twenty of them to their historic accomplishments! Match up figures like Jane Austen, Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman, and many more with a card that represents their impact on our world; then, flip through the 28-page booklet to learn more about each inspiring figure. This game, which comes in a full-color gift box, includes 40 cards featuring 20 women with matching accomplishments, plus the booklet.

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C$21.99 (CAD)
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£12.64 (GBP)
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A$24.99 (AUD)
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$16.99 (USD)

Wonder Women Bingo

Wonder Women Bingo

Manufacturer: Laurence King Publishing
Recommended Age: 5 and up

Learn all about inspiring women past and present with this empowering Bingo game from Laurence King Publishing! In Wonder Women Bingo, your cards are full of pictures of courageous, trailblazing women — athletes, activists, scientists, politicians, and many more. Each woman is illustrated by an elegant portrait, and you'll hope to get a line of five across your card to win! This game includes 48 illustrated chips, a game board, eight double-sided bingo cards, counters for you to mark up your card, and an illustrated booklet with short bios about each of these pioneering women.

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C$29.99 (CAD)
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£5.36 (GBP)
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A$31.39 (AUD)
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$17.00 (USD)

Dr. Jane Goodall Inspiring Women Doll

Dr. Jane Goodall Inspiring Women Doll

Manufacturer: Mattel
Recommended Age: 6 and up

Fans of ethologist, primatologist, and conservationist Jane Goodall will love this articulated 12" doll from the Inspiring Women line! Dr. Goodall is ready for her work in the field, in a khaki shirt and shorts and with sturdy, durable boots suitable for hiking through Gombe. With her binoculars and her notebook, she can make observations from a distance — but her real triumph comes when she habituates the chimpanzees like David Greybeard to her presence! In honor of Goodall's dedication to environmental causes, this is the first doll in the Inspiring Women line to be made from recycled materials; the set also comes with a doll stand and a certificate of authenticity.

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C$78.99 (CAD)
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£21.99 (GBP)
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A$153.21 (AUD)
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$68.99 (USD)

Susan B. Anthony Inspiring Women Doll

Susan B. Anthony Inspiring Women Doll

Manufacturer: Mattel
Recommended Age: 6 and up

Celebrate 100 years of women's suffrage in the US with this doll of activist Susan B. Anthony! This 12-inch doll from Barbie's Inspiring Women line pays tribute to her decades of tireless advocacy on behalf of women as one of the foremost leaders of the Women's Suffrage Movement in America. The doll is designed to match portraits of Anthony, complete with a floor-length black dress accented with lace at the sleeves and bodice, spectacles, and a cameo brooch. This doll comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and a doll stand, perfect for display to remember this pioneering suffragist.

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C$67.79 (CAD)
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A$157.00 (AUD)
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$49.99 (USD)

Funko POP Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Funko POP Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Manufacturer: Funko
Recommended Age: 6 and up

As a lawyer, a judge, and a Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg has devoted her life to fairness and equality! You can celebrate this American icon with this Funko POP Vinyl figure. Ginsburg is depicted in her justice's robes, ready to hear tough cases at the Supreme Court. This 3 3/4 inch figure is just the right size for display on a desk or shelf, alone or in its collector window box. For another collectible figurine starring this respected activist and justice, check out the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Bobblehead for ages 6 and up.

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C$20.32 (CAD)
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£37.04 (GBP)
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A$23.68 (AUD)
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$12.00 (USD)

Ida B. Wells Inspiring Women Doll

Ida B. Wells Inspiring Women Doll

Manufacturer: Mattel
Recommended Age: 6 and up

Despite being born into slavery in 1862, Ida B. Wells became a pioneering journalist, activist, and co-owner and editor of a Memphis newspaper where her outspokenness about injustice made vast contributions to the racial and gender equality movements that would impact generations to come. Now you can celebrate this incredible heroine with this gorgeous doll from the Inspiring Women line. This 11.5" doll is fully articulated and sculpted to Wells' likeness; she wears a blue dress with a high collar, as depicted in one photograph of Wells. A scale copy of the Memphis Free Speech newspaper is the perfect accessory. This set, perfect for both play and display, comes with the doll and outfit, the newspaper, a doll stand, and a certificate of authenticity.

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£26.16 (GBP)
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$17.05 (USD)

Rosie the Riveter Paper Dolls

Rosie the Riveter Paper Dolls

Manufacturer: Paper Studio Press
Recommended Age: 6 and up

This book of vintage fashions honors Rosie the Riveter and her female co-workers! Three paper dolls are included, as well as 26 authentic outfits of the 1940s including work clothes, casual dresses, smart suits, evening gowns, and a war-time wedding dress. The book includes a story about Rosie the Riveter and notes about the fashions of the day. The set is a great way to teach her just what "We can do it!" meant to the women of World War II.

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£24.75 (GBP)
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A$32.69 (AUD)
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$12.00 (USD)

Maya Angelou Inspiring Women Doll

Maya Angelou Inspiring Women Doll

Manufacturer: Barbie
Recommended Age: 6 and up

Maya Angelou overcome a difficult childhood — including childhood sexual abuse — and discovered that the written and spoken word helped set her spirit free. She would go on to earn a National Book Award nomination for her 1970 autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, a Presidential Medal of Freedom, and more — and she was the first African American and female poet to speak at a U.S. Presidential inauguration. This doll from the Barbie Inspiring Women line is sculpted to Angelou's likeness and comes with clothing inspired by her actual wardrobe. It's sure to inspire people both young and old to dream big, just like Angelou did!

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C$57.00 (CAD)
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£44.99 (GBP)
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A$72.95 (AUD)
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$63.43 (USD)

Rosie the Riveter Bobblehead

Rosie the Riveter Bobblehead

Manufacturer: Royal Bobbles
Recommended Age: 6 and up

"We can do it!" declared Rosie the Riveter, and millions of women answered her call! This wartime recruiting symbol that brought women to factories and shipyards across America has since become an icon of feminism. You can pay tribute to her with this hand painted 8" bobblehead from Royal Bobbles, which depicts her in her working clothes and red bandana, flexing her arm to show her strength.

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C$42.95 (CAD)
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£28.95 (GBP)
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A$58.76 (AUD)
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$29.95 (USD)

Rosa Parks Inspiring Women Doll

Rosa Parks Inspiring Women Doll

Manufacturer: Mattel
Recommended Age: 6 and up

Pay tribute to "the Mother of the Modern Civil Rights Movement" Rosa Parks with this doll from Barbie's Inspiring Women line! This articulated doll depicts Parks in period-accurate clothing and accessories that will remind you of pictures of this Civil Rights icon. The set comes with the doll, a doll stand, and a Certificate of Authenticity, perfect for display or as an empowering option for the toybox.

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C$84.45 (CAD)
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£58.62 (GBP)
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A$122.45 (AUD)
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$39.99 (USD)

Famous American Women Coloring Book

Famous American Women Coloring Book

Manufacturer: Dover Publications
Recommended Age: 6 and up

This carefully researched coloring book spotlights the achievements of 45 prominent American women, from social reformer and suffragist leader Susan B. Anthony to Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Portraits of Harriet Tubman, Barbara Walters, Amelia Earhart, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Mead, and other noted figures are featured, along with biographical captions about each woman. For two coloring books that focus on early American history, check out Heroes and Heroines of the American Revolution and Heroines of the American Revolution, both for ages 7 and up.

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C$6.75 (CAD)
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£3.99 (GBP)
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A$22.13 (AUD)
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$4.99 (USD)

Sally Ride Inspiring Women Doll

Sally Ride Inspiring Women Doll

Manufacturer: MATTEL
Recommended Age: 6 and up

Budding astronauts everywhere look up to Sally Ride, the first American woman in space — and now they can add this doll from the Inspiring Women line to their toy box or display shelf! This doll is modeled on Ride's appearance and includes authentic details on her iconic blue NASA spacesuit, as well as a helmet and a headset for communicating with Mission Control. The set includes a doll, a stand, and a Certificate of Authenticity.

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C$79.85 (CAD)
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£56.27 (GBP)
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$33.89 (USD)

Rosie the Riveter Action Figure

Rosie the Riveter Action Figure

Manufacturer: Flat River Group
Recommended Age: 6 and up

Generations of women have been inspired Rosie the Riveter, who has been an icon of women's empowerment for over fifty years! This 5 1/4" tall vinyl action figure is based off the famous "We Can Do It!" poster, which was inspired by a photo of Naomi Parker Fraley; it has articulated joints and comes in an illustrated window box. She's great for pretend play or for anyone who appreciates the role Rosie the Riveter has played in women's history. Fans of Rosie can also check out these Rosie the Riveter Paper Dolls for ages 6 and up.

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A$55.05 (AUD)
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$19.88 (USD)

Madam C.J. Walker Inspiring Women Doll

Madam C.J. Walker Inspiring Women Doll

Manufacturer: Mattel
Recommended Age: 6 and up

Sarah Breelove grew up as a sharecropper, but she had big dreams. She saw a gap in the market: there were no beauty products designed for Black women. So she renamed herself Madam C. J. Walker and created her own business — and became the first documented self-made female millionaire in the U.S.! This doll from the Inspiring Women Barbies line is sculpted to her likeness and comes with an accessory designed to look like Madam C.J. Walker’s Wonderful Hair Grower, her signature product. This beautiful doll also comes with a doll stand, a Certificate of Authenticity, and information about Walker's life and work.

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C$44.99 (CAD)
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£32.99 (GBP)
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A$81.53 (AUD)
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$21.00 (USD)

Eleanor Roosevelt Inspiring Women Doll

Eleanor Roosevelt Inspiring Women Doll

Manufacturer: Mattel
Recommended Age: 6 and up

Eleanor Roosevelt was a champion for women's rights, civil rights, and labor rights in her own country — and later, her work on human rights across the globe would earn her the title "First Lady of the world!" Now this doll from the Barbie Inspiring Women line pays tribute to one of the most influential women of the 20th century. This 12" doll features a curvy body and a face sculpted in Roosevelt's likeness, with an iris-print dress inspired by actual portraits. This set includes a doll, a doll stand, a Certificate of Authenticity, and educational information about Roosevelt's role in history.

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£47.23 (GBP)
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A$71.78 (AUD)
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$39.98 (USD)

Famous African American Women Coloring Book

Famous African American Women Coloring Book

Manufacturer: Dover Publications
Recommended Age: 6 and up

Forty-five beautiful coloring pages highlight achievements of such notable women as Coretta Scott King, Maya Angelou, Harriet Tubman, Mae Jemison, Hattie McDaniel, Toni Morrison, Sojourner Truth, Ella Fitzgerald, Leontyne Price, Shirley Chisholm and many others. Each entry also includes a short biographical caption about the featured woman.

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C$4.83 (CAD)
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£5.86 (GBP)
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A$25.79 (AUD)
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$5.39 (USD)

Helen Keller Inspiring Women Doll

Helen Keller Inspiring Women Doll

Manufacturer: Mattel
Recommended Age: 6 and up

When Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing after an illness as a toddler, many people believed she would never be able to learn — and even that she should be institutionalized. Instead, she became the first deafblind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, and became a famous author, speaker, and advocate for disability rights! This 12" articulated doll from the Barbie Inspiring Women doll line is modeled on Keller's clothing as a student in the early 1900s, and the packaging, designed in partnership with the National Federation of the Blind, even includes Braille lettering to make it more accessible. For play or display, it's a terrific way to pay tribute to a determined activist.

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£80.53 (GBP)
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A$87.62 (AUD)
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$34.98 (USD)

Samantha Cristoforetti Inspiring Women Doll

Samantha Cristoforetti Inspiring Women Doll

Manufacturer: Mattel
Recommended Age: 6 and up

Astronaut fans — or those dreaming of being an astronaut themselves someday! — will love this doll based on Italian aviator, engineer and European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti from the Inspiring Women line! This 11.5" articulated doll is modeled after Cristoforetti, who holds the record for the longest uninterrupted spaceflight by a European astronaut. She's wearing a spacesuit with authentic details like patches representing the ESA emblem, EVA insignia and the Italian flag.

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£20.46 (GBP)
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A$62.55 (AUD)
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$44.99 (USD)

Frida Kahlo "Reflections" Sticky Notes

Frida Kahlo "Reflections" Sticky Notes

Recommended Age: 9 and up

Pay tribute to groundbreaking artist Frida Kahlo with this hardcover booklet of sticky notes from the Unemployed Philosophers Guild! This 3 1/4 by 4 1/4 inch booklet includes hundreds of colorful self-sticking note papers, perfect for home or office. The full-sized notes depict Kahlo at her easel; the half-sized ones have a painter's palette and brushes in the corner; and small flag stickies in red, green, blue, orange, and yellow complete the set.

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C$11.95 (CAD)
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$7.95 (USD)

America's First Ladies Coloring Book

America's First Ladies Coloring Book

Manufacturer: Dover Publications
Recommended Age: 7 and up

Since the nation's founding, America's First Ladies and other female presidential relatives have played an important — and often unsung — role in national and international politics. This gorgeous coloring book from Dover Publications features 44 line drawings to color of these women in authentic settings as official hostesses. Each image includes a biographical caption to encourage you to learn more about the women pictured. It's a wonderful introduction to the contributions that have been made the by the women of the White House!

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C$4.14 (CAD)
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£10.93 (GBP)
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A$22.32 (AUD)
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$5.99 (USD)

Little Feminist 500-Piece Puzzle

Little Feminist 500-Piece Puzzle

Manufacturer: Mudpuppy
Recommended Age: 8 and up

Fans of Mudpuppy's colorful picture books of feminist icons will love this 500-piece puzzle! This 20" by 20" puzzle features sixteen inspiring women, including Amelia Earhart, Billie Jean King, Cleopatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Frida Kahlo, Gloria Steinem, Hillary Clinton, Josephine Baker, Harriet Tubman, Malala Yousafzai, Marie Curie, Maya Angelou, Queen Elizabeth I, Rosa Parks, Sacagawea, and Sally Ride. Kids will love the bold artwork of their heroes!

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C$18.19 (CAD)
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£12.99 (GBP)
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A$24.94 (AUD)
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$14.44 (USD)

Women Who Dare Knowledge Cards: Volume I

Women Who Dare Knowledge Cards: Volume I

Manufacturer: Pomegranate
Recommended Age: 8 and up

This collection of Knowledge Cards pays tribute to forty-eight inspiring women who have made deep and lasting contributions in such varied fields as aerospace, the performing arts, literature, sports, and peace. With portraits on one side and profiles on the other, these 48 fact-filled Knowledge Cards are a great source of condensed information all in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards! For stories about even more inspiring women, check out Women Who Dare Knowledge Cards: Volume 2.

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C$15.99 (CAD)
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£29.24 (GBP)
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A$30.58 (AUD)
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$10.95 (USD)

HerStory: The Family Board Game of Remarkable Women

HerStory: The Family Board Game of Remarkable Women

Manufacturer: Underdog Games
Recommended Age: 8 and up

You can tell Her Story and learn about 120 iconic women from history and modern times with this new family board game from Underdog Games! In HerStory, you're playing an acclaimed author who's writing a book about inspiring women. Each turn, you'll have to make the best strategic choices as you do research, draft chapters, and work to create the highest scoring book. Each of the 120 cards features a full-color portrait of the featured woman on the front, along with a brief synopsis of her story and a compelling 'did you know' fact on the back, and a portion of all game proceeds proudly go to the Malala Fund, which helps educate girls all over the world.

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A$98.23 (AUD)
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$33.99 (USD)

Feminist Icon Cross-Stitch Book

Feminist Icon Cross-Stitch Book

Recommended Age: 9 and up

Combine crafting with a lesson in feminist icons with this book of cross-stitch patterns by Anna Fleiss and‎ Lauren Mancuso! It combines capsule biographies of each woman with a cross-stitch portrait. A section at the beginning teaches new cross-stitchers the basics, including how to select quality materials for your celebration of these inspiring women. This fun book features patterns for embroidering twenty iconic women — like Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, suffragist Susan B. Anthony, author Virginia Woolf, and pop superstar Beyonce — and ten empowering feminist sayings.

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C$23.00 (CAD)
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£12.85 (GBP)
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A$23.09 (AUD)
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$7.22 (USD)

Women's March 500-Piece Puzzle

Women's March 500-Piece Puzzle

Manufacturer: Eeboo
Recommended Age: 9 and up

Celebrate the January 21, 2017 Women's March — the largest single-day protest in American history — with this gorgeous puzzle from eeBoo! This 23" diameter round puzzle contains 500 pieces, all made from recycled gray board and printed with vegetable-based inks. The border features a quote from Gloria Steinem: “We are linked, we are not ranked, and this is a day that will change us forever because we are together, each of us individually and collectively will never be the same again.”

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£19.85 (GBP)
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A$47.65 (AUD)
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$7.25 (USD)

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Pins

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Pins

Recommended Age: 9 and up

Show off your love of the Notorious RBG with this set of pins from The Unemployed Philosophers Guild! This pair features the inimitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg; one pin depicts her face, while the other boldly declares, "I dissent." These brass, nickel-plated, enamel pins are built to last, and come with rubber backs that will ensure your pins stay put. They're the perfect way to pay tribute to a groundbreaking lawyer and an American icon!

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C$19.95 (CAD)
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$10.59 (USD)

Marie Curie Jigsaw Puzzle

Marie Curie Jigsaw Puzzle

Manufacturer: Genius Games
Recommended Age: 9 and up

Celebrate trailblazing scientist Marie Curie — the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person in history to win Nobel Prizes in two scientific disciplines — with this gorgeous puzzle from Genius Games! This 500-piece jigsaw puzzle, which is 19 1/4 by 26 5/8 inches when complete, features artwork by Mark Marturello, and comes with a booklet containing information about Curie's life and work. Plus, parents will appreciate that these puzzles are made from premium-quality recycled blue boards, printed with non-toxic soy-based inks, and packed in compostable bags.

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Color Your Own Great Paintings by Women Artists

Color Your Own Great Paintings by Women Artists

Manufacturer: Dover Publications
Recommended Age: 9 and up

If she loves great art, she'll love this coloring book! Thirty striking works by noted female artists appear in this collection, which ranges from conventional portraits, such Vanessa Bell's depiction of her sister, Virginia Woolf, to a pioneering abstract painting by Sonia Delaunay. Other landscapes, still lifes, and portraits include works by Frida Kahlo, Mary Cassatt, and Berthe Morisot. Replicate the originals or let your imagination run wild with your own color scheme!

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C$6.75 (CAD)
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Women in Science 500-Piece Puzzle

Women in Science 500-Piece Puzzle

Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter
Recommended Age: 10 and up

Fans of Rachel Ignotofsky's gorgeous book Women In Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed The World will love this colorfully illustrated, 500-piece puzzle featuring 15 trailblazing women of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics! The sturdy, colorful, and simply designed pieces will hold up to multiple assemblies of this puzzle, and puzzlers will appreciate the 18 by 24 inch poster that's included for referencing the design — or for display later! Fans of Ignotofsky's art featuring women in science can also get this pack of 100 postcards — or, for a puzzle by Ignotofsky featuring women in art, check out the Women in Art 500-Piece Puzzle.

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C$22.99 (CAD)
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A$23.09 (AUD)
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$13.88 (USD)

LEGO Women of NASA Building Kit

LEGO Women of NASA Building Kit

Manufacturer: LEGO
Recommended Age: 10 and up

Build a tribute to some of the ground-breaking women who took American into space with this much-anticipated set from LEGO Ideas! This fan-designed set features astronomer Nancy Grace Roman; computer scientist Margaret Hamilton; astronaut and physicist Sally Ride; and astronaut, physician and engineer Mae Jemison, each as part of a vignette depicting their role with NASA. It's a wonderful way to inspire the women in STEM of future generations!

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Votes for Women 500-Piece Round Puzzle

Votes for Women 500-Piece Round Puzzle

Manufacturer: eeBoo
Recommended Age: 10 and up

eeBoo’s Votes for Women 500 Piece Puzzle celebrates great people who contributed to the Suffrage Movement! From Susan B. Anthony to Alice Paul, from Ida B. Wells to the Grimke sisters, these heroes did their part to ensure everyone had a voice. This 500-piece puzzle is made with durable recycled puzzle board in a unique 23" diameter round shape that adds an additional challenge to completion, and an informational poster is also included. For another puzzle celebrating the suffragists, check out the Nineteenth Amendment 1000-Piece Puzzle for ages 13 and up.

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Frida's Frocks and Smocks Magnetic Dress-Up

Frida's Frocks and Smocks Magnetic Dress-Up

Recommended Age: 13 and up

Magnetic dress-up dolls are even more fun when they pay tribute to a pioneering woman artist! This set from the Unemployed Philosophers Guild features Frida Kahlo, whose famous love of color shines in the bold wardrobe options, from traditional outfits to modern fashions. Perfect for the fridge, filing cabinet, or magnet board, this set is sure to delight any Frida fan.

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"Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History" 1000-Piece Puzzle

"Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History" 1000-Piece Puzzle

Manufacturer: Galison
Recommended Age: 13 and up

Enjoy this reminder that "Well behaved women seldom make history" with this 1000-piece puzzle from Galison! This high-quality puzzle with art by Ana San José features an image of a gallery wall featuring inspiring women from history, past and present — sharp-eyed puzzlers will spot Amelia Earhart, Katherine Johnson, Malala Yousafzai, and many more. With precision-cut pieces and gold foil accents, this 20 by 27 inch puzzle will be one to treasure.

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$18.49 (USD)

Famous Women in Science Socks

Famous Women in Science Socks

Recommended Age: 13 and up

Science rocks! These printed socks from Good Luck Sock feature four inspiring women scientists: chemist and X-ray crystallographer Rosalind Franklin; primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall; mathematician and pioneer of computer programming Ada Lovelace; and neurobiologist Rita Levi-Montalcini. This mid-calf length socks are 56% polyester, 37% cotton, 5% elastic, and 2% Spandex, and feature a reinforced heel and toe; they fit most women's shoe sizes 5- to 10. For another set from Good Luck Sock featuring more women scientists, including Marie Curie, Grace Hopper, Hypatia, and Hedy Lamarr, check out the Greatest Women in Science Socks.

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C$14.00 (CAD)
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$14.95 (USD)

Rosie the Riveter Puzzle

Rosie the Riveter Puzzle

Manufacturer: EuroGraphics
Recommended Age: 13 and up

Howard Miller's iconic emblem of female strength, Rosie the Riveter, is picture perfect in this 1000-piece puzzle! This puzzle from EuroGraphics is made in America and features easy-fit pieces made of sturdy, recycled cardboard. It's finished with vegetable-based inks and has an assembled size of 19.25" x 26.5". It's beautiful enough to display — if you don't decide take it apart for more puzzling fun!

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$27.29 (USD)

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Socks

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Socks

Recommended Age: 13 and up

Keep a little inspiration nearby with these Ruth Bader Ginsburg crew socks from Good Luck Sock! These 56% polyester, 37% cotton, 5% elastic, 2% Spandex socks feature a print of Ginsburg, wearing her famous dissenting collar, against a green background patterned with judges' gavels, and the words "I dissent" on the toe. With a reinforced heel and toe, you'll know they're durable enough to hold up to many years of fighting for justice! Available in one size which fits most women's shoe sizes 5 to 9.

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Frida Kahlo Self-Portrait 1000-Piece Puzzle

Frida Kahlo Self-Portrait 1000-Piece Puzzle

Manufacturer: EuroGraphics
Recommended Age: 13 and up

Pay tribute to groundbreaking artist Frida Kahlo with this puzzle from EuroGraphics' Fine Arts line! This 1000-piece puzzle depicts Kahlo's "Self Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird," a 1940 painting that has become one of her most famous works. With sturdy pieces made in the USA from high quality blue board, this 19.25 by 26.5 inch puzzle is perfect for any Kahlo fan to assemble, either alone or as part of a family puzzle project.

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$17.99 (USD)

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Dress to Dissent Magnet Set

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Dress to Dissent Magnet Set

Recommended Age: 13 and up

Pay tribute to the Notorious RBG — AKA Ruth Bader Ginsburg — with this magnetic dress-up set from The Unemployed Philosophers Guild! This fun set lets you choose the perfect outfit for Ginsburg, whether it's her judicial robes, her Notorious sweatshirt for working out, or even the superhero garb you know she deserves. With two sheets of accessories to choose from, it's a fun way to add a little jurisprudence to your fridge or filing cabinet.

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$15.95 (USD)

The World of Agatha Christie 1000-Piece Puzzle

The World of Agatha Christie 1000-Piece Puzzle

Manufacturer: Laurence King Publishing
Recommended Age: 13 and up

Fans of the Queen of Mystery will love finding all the hidden hints and clues in this puzzle from Laurence King Publishing! This 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle features Agatha Christie at her writing desk, but surrounding her are trinkets, decorations, and more that represent some of her most beloved characters and stories. There are 90 different clues from many of Christie's classic novels to find — can you spot them all? This puzzle has a finished size of 27 by 19 inches and comes with a fold-out poster detailing each clue and fun facts about Christie's life and works. The whole set comes in a beautifully illustrated box for storage. For a fun game inspired by Christie's mysteries, check out Agatha Christie Bingo.

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Rosie the Riveter Shirt

Rosie the Riveter Shirt

Recommended Age: 13 and up

We can do it! Let the feminist icon Rosie the Riveter inspire you with this shirt from the Ann Arbor T-Shirt Company. This shirt features the classic Rosie print on a vintage navy background, complete with her empowering slogan. It's made from a cotton, polyester, and rayon blend that makes it soft and easy to care for, and comes in sizes small to 3XL. She'll love the inspiring print, and the fact that these shirts are designed and printed in the USA from high-quality inks.

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Jane Austen Literary Lines 1,000-Piece Puzzle

Jane Austen Literary Lines 1,000-Piece Puzzle

Recommended Age: 13 and up

Fans of author Jane Austen will love this puzzle featuring her portrait and many of her most famous literary quotes! This high-quality puzzle from The Unemployed Philosophers Guild has a reduced glare matte finish that makes it easy to see all the details. At 1,000 pieces and with a 19 3/4" x 27 1/2", it's a beautiful sight to behold — or, you can take it apart and frame the included mini poster instead. For another Austen-inspired puzzle, check out the World of Jane Austen Puzzle, also for ages 13 and up.

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C$25.95 (CAD)
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$19.95 (USD)

Queen RBG Shirt

Queen RBG Shirt

Recommended Age: 13 and up

If Ruth Bader Ginsburg has won you over with her determination, her chutzpah, and her searing dissents, then this shirt makes it clear that you hail Queen RBG! Ginsburg is depicted as the Queen of Hearts — with gavel and law books in hand, of course — on this 50% polyester, 25% ring spun cotton, and 25% rayon shirt from Ann Arbor. The shirt is printed with high quality inks so the print will last. This shirt is available in women's sizes small to 3XL.

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Inspirational Women 1000-Piece Puzzle

Inspirational Women 1000-Piece Puzzle

Manufacturer: Ridley's Games
Recommended Age: 13 and up

Celebrate inspiring women with this circular 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle from Ridley's! This 26.75" diameter puzzle features a diverse group of history-making women from past and present, including Harriet Tubman, Pat Summitt, Malala Yousafzai, Greta Thunberg, Amelia Earhart, and many more. The circular design of this puzzle makes it perfect to work on as a group around the table, and the included poster guide helps with puzzle assembly or can be used for display later.

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C$41.03 (CAD)
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$17.88 (USD)

Jane Austen Crew Socks

Jane Austen Crew Socks

Brand: Socksmith
Recommended Age: 13 and up

Pay tribute to one of the world's favorite authors with these socks from Socksmith! These colorful and elegant socks include a silhouette portrait, floral embellishment, and a favorite quote: "I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading!" With two background colors to choose from, lavender and steel blue, they're the perfect gift for any Austen fan. For another option, check out the Jane Austen Knee Socks, also for ages 13 and up.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg 1,000-Piece Puzzle

Ruth Bader Ginsburg 1,000-Piece Puzzle

Manufacturer: Funwares
Recommended Age: 13 and up

Celebrate the life and accomplishments of Ruth Bader Ginsburg with this gorgeous 1,000-piece puzzle from Funwares! This high-quality puzzle, which is 27" x 19" when completed, depicts Ginsburg in a crown against a backdrop of the stars and stripes, along with a quote: "Women belong in all places where decisions are being made." With thick pieces with virtually no puzzle dust and a vibrant image that's suitable for framing, it's the perfect gift for a puzzler who loves the Notorious RBG.

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"Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History" Shirt

"Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History" Shirt

Recommended Age: All Ages

Celebrate the women, past and present, who've changed the world by defying convention! This shirt features the famous quote by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich and is available in a rainbow of colors and sizes for the whole family, from infant bodysuits to adult and adult plus size T-shirts. Long-sleeved versions and hoodies are also available, making this the perfect gift idea for any Mighty Girl or woman in your life.

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