About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses frustration with things being unfair or feels too small to make a difference in the world. It is the perfect choice for teaching that persistence and a sense of adventure can turn a serious cause into an exciting journey. This charming nonfiction story follows Nell and Alice as they drive 10,000 miles across a muddy, unmapped 1916 America to advocate for women's right to vote. Through blizzards and breakdowns, the story highlights resilience, friendship, and the power of peaceful protest. It is highly appropriate for elementary ages, offering a whimsical yet historically grounded introduction to civic engagement and social justice without feeling like a dry history lesson.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with gender-based discrimination in a direct but age-appropriate way, framing it as an unfairness that needs fixing. The tone is secular and the resolution is historically hopeful, acknowledging that their journey contributed to the eventual passage of the 19th Amendment.
