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Miss Paul and the President: the Creative Campaign for Women's Right to Vote
Miss Paul and the President: the Creative Campaign for Women's Right to Vote
Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: November 8, 2016
Review
For several reasons this book has made a timely appearance given the current election. Alice Paul is portrayed as a brave, adventurous and intelligent leader of the National Woman's Party. Her efforts to earn women's right to vote is undeniable. Young readers may appreciate the historical content but it will be the lovely page designs and period dress that will attract attention. This biography provides insight into an important movement within the USA. Add to primary grade media centers and public library collections of picture book biography.
It is somewhat distressing that no mention was made of the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument in Washington D.C. it would have been appropriate to list the monument as a place to visit.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Robbins, Dean
Illustrator: Zhang, Nancy
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopt (Random House)
Book Type: picture book nonfiction
Genre: biography / autobiography
Audience: grades k-3
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: fair
ISBN: 9781101937204
Price: 17.99