Harness, Cheryl.
Summary: Presents twenty women in America's history who fought for men's and women's rights, including Ann Lee, Jane Adams, Alice Paul, Dolores Huerta, and Sojourner Truth.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton Children's Books 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 HARWallace, Max
Summary: "In this powerful new history, New York Times bestselling author Max Wallace draws on groundbreaking research to reframe Helen Keller's journey after the miracle, vividly bringing to light her rarely discussed, lifelong fight for social justice across gender, class, race, and ability. Raised in Alabama, she sent shockwaves through the South when she launched a public broadside against Jim Crow...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 KELLER, HELEN WALSarsour, Linda
Summary: "An inspiring and empowering young readers edition of We Are Not Here to be Bystanders, the memoir by Women's March coorganizer and activist Linda Sarsour.You can count on me, your Palestinian Muslim sister, to keep her voice loud, keep her feet on the streets, and keep my head held high because I am not afraid. On January 17, 2017, Linda Sarsour stood in the National Mall to deliver a speech...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Salaam Reads, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 SARMilano, Alyssa
Summary: "Alyssa Milano, actress and activist, writes a collection of powerful personal essays that get to the heart of her life, career, and all-out humanitarianism. These essays will cover urgent topics of unity, communication, and treating all people the right way, a timely book that shows the importance of taking care of others. Milano has become one of the most visible, hard-working humanitarians...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MILANO, ALYSSA MILLoh, Stefanie
Summary: "On July 7, 2019, Megan Rapinoe ran out onto the field to play in her third Women's World Cup final. Determined to succeed after having to sit out of the semifinals due to an injury, Megan scored the first goal of the match. Thanks to this goal, Team USA won the Women's World Cup, and Megan added yet another victory to her impressive record. In her career, Megan has won Olympic gold medals,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 RAPRamos, NoNieqa
Summary: Rhythmic verse presents three sisters who moved from Puerto Rico to New York City as children and grew up to be pioneering activists in their Bronx community, focusing on schools, libraries, and the arts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Carolrhoda Books 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 RAMMahoney, Ellen Voelckers
Summary: "[Profiles] fifteen . . . women have made great strides in the field of food, whether it's coming up with meals for astronauts to eat in space, operating a 20-acre farm, hosting a food podcast, or fighting for food rights"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2023