Book List: Celebrating Women's History Month and Honoring Trailblazers in Automotive, Transportation, and Mobility

As we celebrate Women's History Month, it's important to recognize the remarkable contributions of women in shaping the automotive, mobility, and transportation sectors. From inventors and engineers to executives and entrepreneurs, women have played pivotal roles in driving innovation and progress in these industries.

Throughout history, women have defied stereotypes and shattered glass ceilings to leave an indelible mark on the automotive landscape. Their stories of resilience, creativity, and determination serve as powerful inspiration for generations to come.

To dive deeper into the fascinating world of female leaders in this sector and the inequity women face in the built environment, I've curated a list of recommended books that offer remarkable insights, best practices, and inspiration. Whether you're a seasoned industry professional or simply curious, these books are sure to educate, inspire, and empower.

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Women Driven Mobility: Rethinking the Way the World Moves

by Katelyn Shelby Davis and Kristin Shaw

Of course I had to kick this list off with a promo of my own book! This book features more than 120 women and presents over 40 case studies of women leading the way mobility and automotive innovation. Through interviews with leaders across the entire spectrum of industry, readers see the impact of diverse perspectives on actual projects all over the world. From creating accessible AV transportation with May Mobility to developing safe pedestrian and bike routes through Tribal Land, Karuk Tribe to championing diversity, equity and inclusion across the industries, readers are walked through each stage of the project from analysis to conclusion. Women Driven Mobility also features a foreward by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, State of Michigan.

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Invisible Women

Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities

Mother of Invention: How Good Ideas Get Ignored in an Economy Built for Men

Women Behind the Wheel: An Unexpected and Personal History of the Car

Intersection: Reimagining the Future of Mobility Across Traditional Boundaries

Roadways for People: Rethinking Transportation Planning and Engineering

What Do You Mean A Black Girl Can't Design Cars? Emeline King, She Did It!

Boots on the Ground, Flats in the Boardroom: Transportation Women Tell Their Stories

The Road to the Top is Not on the Map: Conversations with Top Women of the Automotive Industry

Doing the Hard Work: Insights from Women Leading the Commercial Vehicle Industry

Eastbounders: Two Women Trucking Through The Barriers

Balancing the Load: Women, Gender and Transport

AutoCulture 2.0: Leading with Gravitas

"A Reliable Car and a Woman Who Knows It": The First Coast-to-Coast Auto Trips by Women

Flight Paths to Success: Career Insights from Women Leaders in Aerospace

Rise of the Rocket Girls

If you’re interested in other auto, mobility, and transportation focused books, check out my full list of suggestions. If you have other recommendations, suggest them in the comments!