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Roses and Radicals
Roses and Radicals: The Epic Story of How American Women Won the Right to Vote | Susan Zimet
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The riveting story of the brave and passionate women (and men) who risked everything to gain the women's right to vote and change history in America. "Women's rights are human rights." The words are relevant today, but they could just as easily have been used by Elizabeth Cady Stanton at Seneca Falls in 1848. Or Susan B. Anthony when she was arrested for voting in 1872. Or Alice Paul when she was imprisoned and tortured for peacefully protesting outside of the White House in 1917. The story of women's suffrage is epic. For over 70 years, heroic women risked their lives for the cause knowing they likely wouldn't live to cast a vote. At a time when sexism was inherent in daily life, these women (and a few men) created a movement and fought for it passionately until the vote on the 19th amendment was finally called in 1920. It passed by a single vote. This under-explored history resonates now more than ever, and will remind readers that ordinary citizens and peaceful protest can affect lasting change in this country.
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SleepyDragon
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102 years ago ...

I'm still bitter that the pandemic cheated us out of a real centennial celebration of Women's Right to vote, and everyone just shrugged and said "oh well."

I'm also bitter that this entire part of US history is basically a footnote in most history books and only briefly covered in most history classes. I barely knew anything about it.

Tagged is an A+ account and should be required high school reading.

#Alphabetgame #LetterR

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"Sitting in a coffee shop one day, I came across a newspaper article about the hundredth anniversary of the fight for a women's right to vote--a struggle also known as suffrage." #RosesandRadicals #SusanZimet

#FirstLineFridays
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#Nonfiction

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MidnightBookGirl
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So it turns out that I knew next to nothing of the suffrage movement in America. I mean, I knew the names of the women, but not the awful struggles they went through to get the vote. The Night of Terror was something I'd never read about. I didn't know the violence suffragettes faced... I guess I had assumed the men opposing votes were just rude and condescending. A great introduction into how women fought for the right to vote!

Libby1 This is much later in time, but the miniseries Mrs. America is fascinating. It traces the attempts to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. 4y
SamAnne I realized I‘d forgotten how violent it was until a recent New Yorker article. And agree @Libby1 . A bit campy, Steinem is not a fan, but I loved it. The Shirley Chisholm Democratic convention episode had me weeping. And it was spot on about Schlafly‘s ulterior (main?) motive: to build a mailing list of conservative women to deliver to the Republican Party to help it win elections. 4y
PurpleTulipGirl It always amazes me when I think about how many women fought against suffrage. But knowing what these women sacrificed further motivates me to vote every year. 4y
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K.Wielechowski
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Great, quick (I listened to the audiobook) look at women‘s suffrage. It is a collection of brief bios of the main suffragists woven through a brief history of the movement with some deeper dives into key points. A really great overview of women‘s fight for the vote.

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Daisey
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I finished this book today while attempting my first grilled pizza. This was a well written short nonfiction about the fight for women‘s suffrage in the United States. It‘s an an important piece of history that I want to see more of my students understand, and I hope this book will catch their interest.

#nonfiction #MsDsLibrary

MeganAnn Yum! We‘re making grilled pizza tonight too 😍🍕 4y
Daisey @MeganAnn It was a little tricky to keep from overcooking the crust, but it was delicious! 4y
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Daisey
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With spending so much of my time at a computer for virtual school, I don‘t feel like sitting down to read more complex texts when I have the time. This short nonfiction seemed like a good choice instead for my breakfast reading. I‘ve also been listening to the daily digest of the New York Times available from Audible each day.

#nonfiction #middlegrade #MsDsLibrary #BookAndBreakfast

BookwormM What is in the jar? It looks 😋 4y
Daisey @BookwormM It‘s a strawberry yogurt parfait with homemade granola, and it was delicious! 4y
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CandycaneBelle
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A good quick read that taught me a couple new things about suffragettes during Women's history month!

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TheKidUpstairs Sounds like a great read! 4y
CandycaneBelle @TheKidUpstairs it is a pretty solid read, although meant for a younger crowd, I'm still learning things! Great for upper Elementary, maybe even up to 7th grade! 4y
CarolynM Great quote! 4y
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CandycaneBelle
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I like that this book doesn't put on #rosecoloredglasses about Elizabeth Cady Stanton. There is no justifying racism. Hope everybody is staying healthy and quarantined! #womenshistorymonth

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NovelNancyM
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“In this case, as in so many others, the personal was the political” (29).

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saresmoore
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What a beautiful, unexpected gift, Sue! Thank you! ♥️♥️♥️ I‘m very excited to share this with my girls. We have some friends visiting this weekend and Lucy & Elliott have been schooling them on next generation feminism. ✊ I think they‘ll love this book.

saresmoore Sue, this really made my day. I‘ve been having major panic attacks the past week and receiving your package was like taking a deep breath of crisp Vermont air. 5y
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TrishB Looks like a good read 💕 5y
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saresmoore @TrishB It‘s lovely on the inside, too. It has an inviting design layout that makes the information seem even more accessible. 5y
Suet624 Oh, I‘m so glad. I‘m sorry you‘re experiencing so much anxiety. Please know you are always in my thoughts. 5y
TrishB Great stuff 👍🏻 hope the girls enjoy it too. 5y
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staci.reads
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This books is fantastic! While the writing is geared toward a YA or even middle-grade audience, it is worth reading for all ages. The history of women's suffrage in the U.S. is told through the the stories of the activists who led the cause. I've read a decent amount on the topic, and still found new information in this. The tone is inspiring, and ultimately, the book is about more than history; it's a call to continue fighting for equality.#YAL

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Nebklvr
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A fabulous look at feminist political history, mostly American, and the fight for the right to vote. A fight that led to the arrest, imprisonment, and torture of some of the women. It also looks at the racism that caused a schism in the movement. Let us do better this time.

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oddandbookish
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Loved that it did not sugar coat Elizabeth Candy Stanton‘s racism.

Check out my blog for my full review: oddandbookish.wordpress.com

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MidnightBookGirl
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Almost have a #TbrBingo, but I'm going for a cover all!

#LittensDressedInBlood #CurrentlyReading #screamathon #OctoberReads

Cinfhen Love your board 😍 7y
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