About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing unfair rules on the playground or asks why some people get to lead while others are left out. It is a powerful tool for navigating early conversations about systemic justice through the life of a woman who refused to accept 'no' for an answer. The narrative focuses on Susan B. Anthony's unwavering belief that everyone deserves a voice, making it ideal for children who are developing their own sense of right and wrong. As a National Geographic Kids Level 3 reader, it uses accessible language and vivid historical photographs to bring the 19th century to life. Parents will appreciate how it balances the struggle for women's suffrage with themes of personal resilience and the importance of voting. It is a gentle but firm introduction to civil disobedience and the slow, steady work required to change the world.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with systemic discrimination and sexism in a direct, factual manner. It touches on the inequality of the 1800s, including slavery and the denial of rights to women. The approach is secular and historical, with a hopeful resolution emphasizing that while Susan didn't see the law change in her lifetime, her work made the 19th Amendment possible.
