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Discusses the fight for the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, which granted all women the right to vote when it was ratified in 1920.
Quick Summary
For anyone who's ever wondered how women got the right to vote, this is the book that tells it like it really happened. It covers the long, sometimes frustrating fight for the Nineteenth Amendment without making it feel like a textbook - there are stories of real women who were brave enough to demand change, even when it wasn't popular or safe. Kids who like history, especially those interested in social justice or women's rights, will find this really accessible and at a good reading level for middle graders. Parents should know it does cover some serious moments - like when women were arrested for demanding the vote - but it's handled in a way that's appropriate for the age group. If you want more books like this, "The Voice That Challenged a Nation" by Russell Freedman is another great choice about a suffragist.