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Moment of Lift Books, created by Melinda French Gates in partnership with Flatiron Books, is an imprint dedicated to publishing original nonfiction by visionaries working to unlock a more equal world for women and girls.
Give Them Their Flowers
by Octavia Spencer with Sandra Bark
From Academy Award–winning actress Octavia Spencer comes Give Them Their Flowers: Reflections on Women, Film, and Friendship, a love letter to the people who have shaped her life and career, featuring a cast of extraordinary women, on- and off-screen.
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Photo by Michael Hanson. Melinda French Gates speaks with David Moinina Sengeh, author of Radical Inclusion, in Seattle, Washington.
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Dear Black Girls
by A’ja Wilson
From two-time WNBA MVP and Olympic gold medalist A’ja Wilson comes Dear Black Girls: How to Be True to You, an inspirational collection about what it means to grow up as a Black girl in America.
The Worlds I See
by Dr. Fei-Fei Li
A fascinating origin story of artificial intelligence told by one of its earliest pioneers, Dr. Fei-Fei Li, The Worlds I See explores not only the extraordinary power of this life-changing technology, but the need to use it responsibly.
Meet the Authors
Octavia Spencer
May 26, 2026Learn MoreOctavia Spencer is an award-winning actress, producer, and children’s author from Montgomery, Alabama. She originally intended to study law to make a difference, but an internship on a movie production in her hometown changed her path. Spencer won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 2012 for her role as Minny in The Help.
David Moinina Sengeh
Available NowLearn MoreRadical Inclusion: Seven Steps To Help You Create A More Just Workplace, Home, and World offers a step-by-step guide for anyone wanting to play a role in making the world a more inclusive place.
A’ja Wilson
Available NowLearn MoreA’ja Wilson is a two-time WNBA MVP and Olympic gold medalist. A’ja’s book, Dear Black Girls: How to Be True to You, is an inspirational collection about what it means to grow up as a Black girl in America.
Dr. Fei-Fei Li
Now In PaperbackLearn MoreFei-Fei Li is a computer science professor at Stanford and a leading thinker in the field of artificial intelligence. The Worlds I See explores Dr. Li’s fascinating life story, the critical role she played in the development of modern AI, and her ongoing efforts to make it a more human-centered pursuit.
Jina Krause-Vilmar
Coming 2026Jina Krause-Vilmar is the president and CEO of the immigrant- and refugee-focused nonprofit Upwardly Global. Her new book will explore women’s economic empowerment.
Joanne N. Smith
Coming 2026Joanne N. Smith is the founder and CEO of Girls for Gender Equity. Her new book celebrates the joy, power, and experiences of Black girls and gender-expansive youth while challenging us to create better conditions for young people to thrive.
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Moment of Lift Books, created by Melinda French Gates in partnership with Flatiron Books, publishes original nonfiction by visionaries who are working to unlock a more equal world for women and girls.
