The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

The book tells the story of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City, where 146 workers, mostly young immigrant women, died due to unsafe working conditions and locked exit doors that prevented escape. It explains how the tragedy spurred public outrage and led to significant reforms in workers' rights and building safety codes. The book is written for middle grade readers and explores the historical event that became a driving force behind labor law improvements in America.