Patsy Takemoto Mink was the first woman of color elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and the first Asian American woman to serve in Congress. She fought for gender and racial equity, and was pivotal to passing Title IX, a federal civil rights law that prohibits gender discrimination in education. Learn more about Patsy Takemoto Mink and other Asian American women who changed history.

Womxn. Mujer. Femme. Lady. نساء. 女人. Nwanyi. Kobieta. Woman. Girl.

At Planned Parenthood, every day is a great day to recognize the magic, beauty, and power of women all over the world.

During a month filled with many ways to recognize women — Trans Day of Visibility, International Muslim Women's Day, and Women's History Month — we're celebrating the diversity of womanhood and what it means to stand in solidarity with women as we work to expand access to sexual and reproductive health care for all.

Check out some of our favorite writing on sexual and reproductive health care, feminism, and sisterhood by amazing women authors past to present.

Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More by Janet Mock In this autobiography, Janet Mock shares her journey to self discovery as a multiracial transwoman and one of the country's most respected activists. We Should All be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie What does it mean to be a feminist in the 21st century? Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie breaks it down for all of us concerned with equity. Muslim Girl, A Coming of Age by Amani Al-Khatahtbeh The founder of MuslimGirl.com takes readers on an exploration of what it means to come of age as a young Muslim woman in post-9/11 America, and the power she found in building an online community. The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor In this manifesto to radical self-acceptance, Sonya Renee Taylor reminds us that our bodies deserve to be empowered, celebrated, and loved — unapologetically. Choice: True Stories of Birth, Contraception, Infertility, Adoption, Single Parenthood, and Abortion edited by Karen E. Bender and Nina de Gramont In this collection of 24 personal essays, editors Karen E. Bender and Nina de Gramont explore the personal decisions that go into reproductive lives.

Those are our top picks — what are your favorite books by, for, and about women?

We're always looking for great reads! Let us know by tweeting us your favorite book using #SisterhoodSyllabus.
 

On March 10, we celebrated National Abortion Provider Appreciation Day by thanking providers for their compassionate care. As some lawmakers attempt to are shame and restrict them from providing care — from the gag rule to statewide abortion bans and restrictions — abortion providers fight an uphill battle every day, and they're fighting it for us. It's never too late to say thanks — sign this card to show abortion providers your appreciation for all they do.