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Have You Noticed? Women are Blazing the Way!

Learn all about the women who came before today’s leaders—those who fought for change and made a difference—in these amazing books for young readers. 

Make Your Voice Heard like Bella Abzug!

Meet unique and outspoken Bella Abzug, the iconic Jewish politician and activist who fought for justice and women’s rights, in this compelling picture book biography.

“An adoring and inspirational life story, as ardent as its subject.”

Kirkus Reviews

Meet Sarah Aronson, author of ABZUGLUTELY!

Explore the life of trailblazer Belva Lockwood, the first woman lawyer to argue in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. Belva was also an activist and presidential candidate who devoted her life to overcoming obstacles and demanding equality for women.

★ “(E)xcellent, well-researched…will inspire children to do whatever they desire in life…” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Introducing: Jeannette Rankin, the first US congresswoman. Jeannette became an activist and led the charge, campaigning for women’s right to vote. And when her home state, Montana, gave women that right, Jeannette ran for Congress and became America’s first congressWOMAN!

★ “Rankin’s story is made relatable to young readers through Woelfle’s focus on how ‘take-charge’ she was…”

Booklist, starred review

Download the free TAKE-CHARGE GIRL discussion guide!

In FIGHT OF THE CENTURY, the battle for women’s suffrage between women’s rights leader Alice Paul and President Woodrow Wilson is creatively presented as a four-round boxing match. Booklist says this picture book is “an engaging way to make history fun and relevant.”

Download our free educator guide for this title.

And in ALICE PAUL, YA readers can explore Alice’s life in a book called ★ “A rich, fascinating, and inspiring account of a tireless champion….”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review 

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