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Children's Literature

From the moment Americans first landed in this country, women have been struggling to have their voices heard and rights respected. This comprehensive reference looks at the history of the women's rights movement from the early Colonial days to the present. The author accurately describes the actions, sacrifices and achievements of dozens of courageous women including Ann Hibbens, Deborah Sampson, Lavinia Waight, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, Amelia Bloomer, Abigail Duniway, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Mary Higgins Sanger, Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem. The development of various women's movements is included¾the Women's Christian Temperance Union, the National Suffrage Association, the League of Women Voters, the National Woman's Party, the National Organization for Women and the Women's Liberation Movement. Students will enjoy reading this well-researched book, which is packed with detailed background information, interesting facts, intriguing stories, black-and-white sketches and photos, relevant quotes, a short biographical section featuring twenty-three remarkable women, a timeline, a selected biography, a list of books for further reading and an index. It is wonderful to read about notable American women who have defied all odds, challenged the establishment and fought for what they believed in and paved the way for today's young women. Bravo to these outstanding individuals! Don't miss this impressive volume. 2001, Lerner Publications, . Ages 12 up. Reviewer: Debra Briatico

VOYA

The book was enjoyable and held my interest because Kendall wrote with many actual quotes from different women and covered from when the pilgrims first came over from England all the way up to the year 2000. She included many little-known facts about women. I think this book would appeal most to girls who are interested in history and women's rights. Index. Illus. Photos. Biblio. Further Reading. Chronology. Appendix. VOYA CODES: 4Q 3P M (Better than most, marred only by occasional lapses; Will appeal with pushing; Middle School, defined as grades 6 to 8). 2001, Lerner, 96p, $22.60. Ages 12 to 14. Reviewer: Kristen Moreland, Teen Reviewer SOURCE: VOYA, August 2001 (Vol. 24, No. 3)

School Library Journal

Gr 5-9-A well-organized, well-documented resource. Kendall frames her discussion of women's suffrage with an account of the struggles of women throughout the centuries beginning with early colonists such as Anne Hutchinson. In addition to the battles and achievements of the women's movement, the author addresses property and child-custody rights and the fight for fair wages. She includes information on what life was like for mill girls, women in slavery, and on women in the media. Attention is also paid to how the ebb and flow of history has added to or detracted from the struggle for equal rights. Prominent leaders like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, as well as modern activists such as Betty Friedan, are introduced. Many black-and-white photos and other illustrations add dimension to the text. Four pages of brief biographies of remarkable women complete this thorough, multifaceted history.-Carol Fazioli, formerly at The Brearley School, New York City Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.