Meet the Mother of Trees (Mama Miti). This wise woman knew the power of peace with nature. She grew up loving and respecting trees. When women from all over Kenya brought their problems to her -- she reminded them of their own strength (in their hands and arms) -- and encouraged them to plant trees.

35 incredible well-known and not so well known women who dreamt big.

Meet the woman who opened the door for so many politicians.

Meet the woman of many firsts! She was a vocal politician who pushed laws for ignored populations, like women, children, farm workers and Natives.

Discover how President Obama's global upbringing, helped develop his core value of listening to others and his life's work to stand up for all people. Not yet available at the Boston Public Library.