“Votes for women! The road might be long, but their hearts were strong.“ This shows the dedication the women had.
“Votes for women! The road might be long, but their hearts were strong.“ This shows the dedication the women had.
I would use this book in my classroom to discuss women's rights.
pickThis is a historical fiction book published in 2016. Mara Rockliff shares the true story of Alice Burke and Nell Richardson as they journey across the United States in an attempt to persuade the public that women should have the right to vote.
Great book.
“Girls couldn't play baseball, or can they?“ This quote challenges the stereotypes of people thinking girls can't do things.
I would use this book in my classroom to discuss women's rights and determination.
pickThis story was published in 2003 and is historical fiction. This book tells the story of a girl who didn't love all of the things a “normal“ girl should love back in the 1940's. She loved baseball instead but no one let girls play baseball. So, she made a league of her one and how she might have played for the first ever All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
“We are not afraid to fight for what is right.“
so-soThis picture book tells the inspiring story of Clara Lemlich, a young immigrant girl who became a leader in the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909, fighting for better working conditions and fair wages for garment workers.
This book can be used to discuss themes of labor rights, activism, and the role of women in history. Engage students in conversations about social justice and the importance of standing up for one's beliefs.
