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Description
Readers learn about suffragette Alice Paul and her campaign to win women the right to vote.
Quick Summary
"Miss Paul and the President" is the kind of picture book that makes history feel alive and totally doable for little kids. It tells the true story of Alice Paul, a suffragette who wasn't afraid to stand up to presidents and demand that women get to vote and she did it all with a lot of clever strategies and serious determination. The illustrations are bright and full of personality, which makes the whole suffrage movement feel exciting rather than stuffy. This is perfect for kids who are starting to learn about American history, or anyone who's ever wondered how one person can change the world. It's got just enough drama some tense moments with the president without being scary, so younger elementary kids can handle it. If your kid loved "She Loved Baseball" or other books about people who fought for what's right, this one fits right in. Parents will appreciate that it's accurate without being dry, and kids will come away realizing that voting wasn't always guaranteed and that people had to work really hard to make it happen.