BY: Krystin Morgan
5 Books that Spark Change
Spring is an excellent time for new beginnings. The sun is shining, flowers are budding, and you feel ready to take on the world. If you’re looking for inspiration to create change, we’ve rounded up a list of propulsive books to light the fire.
Learn the previously untold story of the Black women who lent their mathematical skills to help NASA launch into space. Shetterly chronicles the achievements of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and other mathematicians to uplift their story and help reclaim their place in history.
Radium Girls tells the true story of the many young women who worked in factories in the early 20th century, unknowingly poisoned by radium paint. But beyond simply sharing their story, this book sheds light on their fight for justice and workplace safety protections. While their stories often ended in tragedy, this book reminds us of the power of raising our voices and fighting for change.
The Light We Carry
by Michelle Obam
Former First Lady Michelle Obama offers candid guidance and storytelling from her own experience and reflection. She shares her battles with fear and self-doubt, how she’s turned vulnerability into strength, and how authenticity is the real key to leadership.
These books are connected by more than just powerful writing: they all show how the courage to speak up and share your story can spark major change. Storytelling can restore hidden histories, set records straight, and challenge injustice. This spring, let these books remind you of your own power to effect change.
Krystin Morgan is a writer, career consultant, and talent acquisition professional living in Seattle, WA. She’s spent 15 years helping grow tech companies and now spends her time consulting and writing.
