Established in 1987, Women’s History Month calls for the celebration of women’s achievements and contributions in all facets of society. By remembering the legacies of those who came before us, we can inspire today’s students to strive for excellence and work toward a more inclusive world.
To mark the occasion at Prestwick House, we’ve gathered some of our most popular crossword puzzles, posters, teaching guides, and other free resources for books written by female authors, all available at the English Teacher's Free Library!
Free Posters
NEW! Echoes From Literature poster: Charlotte Brontë
Empower your students with this free poster featuring a famous quote from Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre.
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AuthorSpeak: Alice Walker Poster
Bring Alice Walker’s unique literary vision to your classroom with this free poster.
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AuthorSpeak: Brontë Sisters Poster
Brighten your classroom with the ingenuity of the Brontë sisters with this free AuthorSpeak poster.
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AuthorSpeak: Harper Lee Poster
Spark your students’ imaginations with this free AuthorSpeak poster featuring a quote from Harper Lee.
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AuthorSpeak: Mary Shelley Poster
Bring Mary Shelley’s spirit to life in your classroom with this haunting AuthorSpeak poster.
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AuthorSpeak: Octavia E. Butler Poster
Inspire your students to emulate Octavia E. Butler’s passion for writing with this free poster celebrating her achievements.
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AuthorSpeak: Toni Morrison Poster
Celebrate the works of Toni Morrison with this free poster featuring motifs from her novel Beloved.
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AuthorSpeak: Willa Cather Poster
Introduce Willa Cather’s pioneering spirit to your students with this poster featuring one of her empowering quotes.
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AuthorSpeak: Zora Neale Hurston Poster
Download this poster and bring this legendary Harlem Renaissance writer’s unique wisdom to your classroom.
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Because I could not stop for Death Poster
Capture Emily Dickinson’s mysterious and unconventional approach to death with this free poster.
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“Oread” by H. D. Poster and Worksheet
Have your students dissect H. D.’s poem “Oread” with this free poster and worksheet set.
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Fearless Women in Literature Poster
Showcase popular novels and celebrate the resolute vivacity of women writers with this free poster.
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Feminist Literary Theory Poster
Explore feminist literary theory with this free poster inspired by our Multiple Critical Perspectives guides.
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Free Crossword Puzzles
The Awakening Crossword Puzzle
Wrap up your reading of Kate Chopin’s The Awakening with this free crossword puzzle.
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The Glass Castle Crossword Puzzle
What makes for a gift as good as the stars? This free crossword puzzle for Jeannette Walls’s memoir, The Glass Castle!
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The Hate U Give Crossword Puzzle
Reviewing Angie Thomas’s powerful novel is fun with this free crossword puzzle.
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The House on Mango Street Crossword Puzzle
Download your free crossword puzzle for Sandra Cisneros’s modern classic, The House on Mango Street.
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I Am Malala Crossword Puzzle
Review the inspiring story of Malala Yousafzai and her activism for female education with this free crossword puzzle.
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The Joy Luck Club Crossword Puzzle
Wrap up your reading of Amy Tan’s classic novel, The Joy Luck Club, with this free crossword puzzle.
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Edith Hamilton's Mythology Crossword Puzzle
Download this free crossword puzzle and have students review timeless Greek, Norse, and Roman myths.
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A Raisin in the Sun Crossword Puzzle
Solidify the importance of family and dreams with the help of this free crossword puzzle for A Raisin in the Sun.
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Speak Crossword Puzzle
Help your students finish their reading of Laurie Halse Anderson’s novel Speak with this free crossword puzzle.
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Their Eyes Were Watching God Crossword Puzzle
Have students recall key points of Zora Neale Hurston’s best-known work with this free crossword puzzle.
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Free How to Teach Guides
How to Teach Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl
This book will help readers understand how prejudice and hate can lead to violent oppression and unthinkable brutality.
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How to Teach The Awakening
Kate Chopin’s most famous work is a powerful examination of gender roles and society in the 19th-century American South.
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How to Teach Beloved
Shock and delight your students by teaching Toni Morrison’s Pulitzer-winning novel, Beloved.
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How to Teach The Bluest Eye
Learn how to approach the complicated themes of race and beauty standards in Toni Morrison’s timeless novel.
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How to Teach Edith Hamilton's Mythology
By reading Edith Hamilton’s Mythology, students will see how ancient myths remain relevant to modern storytelling.
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How to Teach The Glass Castle
Help students understand the many differences between memoir and autobiography by teaching The Glass Castle.
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How to Teach The Handmaid's Tale
If you need material for a lesson plan on dystopian societies or feminism, teach Margaret Atwood’s novel in your classroom.
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How to Teach The Hate U Give
Rich with literary merit and gripping social commentary, The Hate U Give will have your students eager to follow Starr Carter’s story.
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How to Teach I Am Malala
Help your students experience the power of words by checking out our free guide to teaching I Am Malala.
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How to Teach Jane Eyre
This classic examines class and gender dynamics during the Victorian era and is often viewed as a proto-feminist work.
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How to Teach The Joy Luck Club
The Joy Luck Club portrays mother-daughter relationships and the complex dual identities of Chinese Americans.
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How to Teach My Louisiana Sky
Kimberly Willis Holt’s acclaimed novel explores universal themes of self-confidence and acceptance.
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How to Teach Persepolis
Encourage students to consider how images and text work together to form a narrative with Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis.
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How to Teach The Poet X
If you’re aiming to slam poetry into the hearts of your students, look no further than novel-in-verse The Poet X.
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How to Teach Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen’s enduring story critiques love, marriage, reputation, class, and social intrigue.
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How to Teach A Raisin in the Sun
Learn how to discuss and examine the important social issues presented in A Raisin in the Sun.
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How to Teach Speak
Laurie Halse Anderson’s story of isolation, grief, and hope provides lessons on symbolism and character development.
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How to Teach Their Eyes Were Watching God
Learn how to relate the themes present in Zora Neale Hurston’s novel to modern personal and societal problems.
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How to Teach Warriors Don’t Cry
Help your students understand a crucial event in American history by teaching Melba Pattillo Beals’s harrowing memoir.
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How to Teach Wuthering Heights
Emily Brontё’s use of literary techniques and Romantic elements in Wuthering Heights make for an intricate and exciting tale.
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