A book display in the library for International Women’s Day (8 March 2026). The books include Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez, The Woman President, Make Your Own Map by Kathryn Bishop, and Beyond Leaning In by Melanie Ho. A central sign reads “International Women’s Day 8th March 2026” with an image of two hands reaching toward each other. The background shows bookshelves, columns, and soft indoor lighting.

Celebrating International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day takes place on Sunday 8th March 2026. To celebrate, the Sainsbury Library is hosting two book displays – one at Park End Street and Egrove Park. The 2026 International Women’s Day theme is Give to Gain, encouraging contributions to women’s advancement and promoting a collaborative environment to discuss gender equality.

Further reading can be found both on the International Women’s Day website and on the library’s Women in Business LibGuide page.

All featured materials can be accessed via the links below (Oxford SSO required) or in person at our displays in the Lower Reading Room and Egrove Park site.


Sainsbury Library: 
Beyond Leaning In
The Woman President: Leadership, Law, and Legacy for Women Based on Experiences from South and Southeast Asia
Feminine Capital: Unlocking the Power of Women Entrepreneurs
Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men
Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results
Make Your Own Map: Career Success Strategy for Women
Female Entrepreneurs
Mental Load

Egrove Park:
Coaching Women to Lead: Changing the World from the Inside
Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men
That’s What She Said: What Men (And Women) Need to Know About Working Together
Radical Candor: How to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean
How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back
What Works: Gender Equality by Design
The Gifts of Imperfection
Women Don’t Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide
Shortchanged: Why Women Have Less Wealth and What Can Be Done About It
Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results
Women in Business: Navigating Career Success
The Promise That Changes Everything: I Won’t Interrupt You


For more resources, see our posts about other recent book displays.

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