March 8th is marked around the world as International Women\'s Day. It is a day dedicated to raising demands and questioning current policies for women. It is also a great time to get to know incredible women authors that have changed the landscape of the literary world.

Women authors have made their mark as authors, change-makers, and leaders worldwide. They are not new to the literary world but are sometimes overlooked. This guide discusses the origins of International Women\'s Day and why promoting women authors and their writings is essential. Knowing how women authors are sometimes overlooked and what you can do to play your part in promoting them is a crucial step in making a difference in how women authors are perceived.

How Did International Women\'s Day Start?

In 1910, during the second International Conference of Working Women held in Copenhagen, a woman by the name of Claire Zetkin came up with the idea that Women should be celebrated on one day every year around the world. She termed it a \'Women\'s Day\', and this day should be used for women to put forth any demands they have for the advancement of women and change in policy that governs women. It wasn\'t until 1911 that women\'s day was officially celebrated in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on March 19th.

With the advancement of women\'s rights and participation in decision-making, it may seem that the battle has been won. But many women activists know that although there has been much progress, some fronts still need to be conquered, and work needs to be done.

Women still need to be paid the same salary as men in many sectors, and women are still not present in equal numbers in politics and business. Knowing the inequalities and where we can raise our voices is essential. Remember that the fight isn\'t just for one day; every day will make a difference.

Why Reading Women Authors is Important All Year Around

Now that you know how International Women\'s Day started and why it came about, it is essential to understand why it is crucial to make an effort to buy books written by women authors and promote their work. Women authors give a voice to women and their important stories, struggles, triumphs and journeys. They know it best because…well, they are women telling women\'s tales. A man can\'t do it justice the way a woman can.

More and more female and male readers are looking for that female perspective because stories were told for years only through a man\'s eyes. The other side of the lens we have learnt is just as important to know, and it can look and sound different, which is okay.

The other more important reason to read books by women is that they are often under-recognized for their work compared to men. All Pulitzer Prizes awarded between 2000 and 2015 were given to men for any book-length work, not to female writers. It is imperative for readers to know this and be aware of this significant gap in recognition when it comes to exemplary women authors.

Another critical point to mention is that we should celebrate women authors on women\'s day and every day. It is important to make this not about just one day but recognizing women authors generally.

All the more reason to check out these great women authors below:

Check out These Great Women Authors

These great women authors will lay the foundation for the perfect list of women writers you can purchase today! Their work should be celebrated and appreciated. All of these books can be bought online from the Austin Macauley site.

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