March 2026 ~from the Lancer Library
Provided to the Community by the TOHS Lancer Library
March is Women's History Month
In addition, International Women's Day, a global celebration of women, took place for the first on March 8, 1911. The United Nations has sponsored International Women's Day since 1975. (source: History.com)
The 2026 National Women's History Theme is "“Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.”
Celebrate Women's History Month with a book from the Lancer Library
Women's History Month is an opportunity for all of us to honor the accomplishments of women. The Lancer Library is proud to highlight books about amazing women and their accomplishments this month, as well as fictional titles by fabulous women authors.
The Deaf Girl
First in the Family
You: The Story
Ruta Sepetys is known for creating vivid characters and harrowing plots. After five award-winning works of historical fiction and countless hours of meticulous research, she can affirm that the secret to strong writing is embedded within your life experience.
Harley Quinn: Reckoning (DC Icons)
Girl Forgotten
Does My Body Offend You?
National Women's History Museum
Women's History Month Collection from The History Channel
Learn more about Women's History Month and its origins with The History Channel.
Women's History Month
Smithsonian Women's History Month Events Calendar
Celebrate Women's History Month with PBS SoCal & KCET
This March, PBS SoCal & KCET invite us to commemorate and celebrate the achievements and contributions of women to culture, history, and science.
International Women's Day is March 8
Disability History Month is a month-long observance that brings attention to the varied and unique experiences of individuals with disabilities. It’s a time to celebrate their achievements, advocate for their rights, and promote understanding and inclusivity within society. During this period, various events, programs, and advocacy campaigns take place across the country, uniting communities in the spirit of inclusion and acceptance. This year's theme is "We're Here All Year."
The Lancer Library will be showcasing a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction books this month to celebrate Disability History Month! TOHS students can stop by the Lancer Library before school, at nutrition, lunch, or after school, as well as during class time (with a pass from their teacher) to browse the book display and check something out.
Click HERE to access a curated list of titles that are perfect reads for this month and beyond!
You may wonder - why read a book specifically about people who are marginalized due to disability? Study after study shows that all of us - young and old - can benefit from reading about things we don't understand. The teen years can be challenging. Young Adult (YA) literature can offer a refuge, as it allows teens to read about characters overcoming challenges that they may also be facing in their lives, as well as topics that are unknown and unfamiliar. It also can improve their outlook on the future. Happy reading!
The Boys of Riverside
The incredible story of an all-deaf high school football team’s triumphant climb from underdog to undefeated, their inspirational brotherhood, a fascinating portrait of deafness in America, and the indefatigable head coach who spearheaded the team, by New York Times reporter and San Francisco Bureau Chief, Thomas Fuller.
Resolute: How We Humans Keep Finding Ways to Beat the Toughest Odds
An Instant New York Times Bestseller. The author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Saved tells the remarkable story of his harrowing recovery after surviving a deadly Russian missile attack in Ukraine, and shares the most profound lessons he learned about the power of resilience.
Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, Booklist • An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more inclusive place.
Breathe and Count Back From Ten
In this gorgeously written and authentic novel, Verónica, a Peruvian-American teen with hip dysplasia, auditions to become a mermaid at a Central Florida theme park in the summer before her senior year, all while figuring out her first real boyfriend and how to feel safe in her own body.
Chronically Dolores
Dolores Mendoza is not thriving. She was recently diagnosed with a chronic bladder condition called interstitial cystitis. The painful disease isn’t life-threatening, but it is threatening to ruin her life. Just when things seem hopeless, Dolores meets someone poised to change her fate.
Tilly in Technicolor
Tilly in Technicolor is Mazey Eddings's sparkling YA debut about two neurodivergent teens who form a connection over the course of a summer. "A sweet neurodivergent love story.. Hand to readers who could write an essay about how Mr. Darcy could be autistic, or any fan of well-written love stories." - School Library Journal, starred review
CVUSD Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
A CVUSD student services department.
Inclusive Schools Network
ISN is a web-based educational resource for families, schools, and communities that promotes inclusive educational practices.
Inclusion Matters
A non-profit devoted to eliminating bias for children with disabilites.
TOHS Lancer Library
Teacher Librarian, Sarah Burns: sarahburns@conejousd.org