suffragists

"Savannah Riddle feels suffocated by her life as the daughter of an upper class African American family in Washington, D.C., until she meets a working-class girl named Nella who introduces her to the suffragette and socialist movements and to her politically active cousin Lloyd"--Provided by publisher.

A portrait of Alice Paul, American suffragist, feminist, women's rights activist, and one of the leaders and strategists of the 1910s campaign for the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

"A history of the iconic first women's march in 1913 and the suffragists who led the way to passing the 19th amendment"--Provided by publisher.

"When Woodrow Wilson was elected President, he didn't know that he would be participating in one of the greatest fights of the century: the battle for women's right to vote. The formidable Alice Paul led the women's suffrage movement, and saw President Wilson's election as an opportunity for women to win that right. She battered her opponent with endless strategic arguments and carefully coordinated protests, calling for a new amendment granting women the right to vote. With a spirit and determination that never quit--even when peaceful protests were met with violence and even when many women were thrown in jail--Paul eventually convinced President Wilson to support her cause, changing the country forever. Cleverly framed as a boxing match, this book provides a fascinating and compelling look at an important moment in American history. Sarah Green's bright, detailed illustrations perfectly accompany award-winning author Barb Rosenstock's captivating narrative"--From the publisher's web site.

"The women's suffrage movement was decades in the making and came with many harsh setbacks. But it resulted in a permanent victory: women's right to vote. How did the suffragists do it? One hundred years later, an eye-opening look at their playbook shows that some of their strategies seem oddly familiar. Women's marches at inauguration time? Check. Publicity stunts, optics, and influencers? They practically invented them. Petitions, lobbying, speeches, raising money, and writing articles? All of that, too. From moments of inspiration to some of the movement's darker aspects--including the racism of some suffragist leaders, violence against picketers, and hunger strikes in jail--this clear-eyed view takes in the role of key figures: Susan B. Anthony, Lucy Stone, Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Frances Willard, Ida B. Wells, Alice Paul, and many more. Engagingly narrated by Lucinda Robb and Rebecca Boggs Roberts, whose friendship goes back generations (to their grandmothers, Lady Bird Johnson and Lindy Boggs, and their mothers, Lynda Robb and Cokie Roberts), this unique melding of seminal history and smart tactics is sure to capture the attention of activists-in-the-making today. Do you have a cause you're passionate about? Take a few tips from the suffragists, who led one of the largest and longest movements in American history"--From the publisher's web site.

Explores the history of the battle for women's right to vote in the United States.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the women's suffrage movement. Photos and . . . text will engage young readers as they learn about this . . . period in American history"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of women's right to vote and the women's suffrage movement, which lead to the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment.

"A . . . collection showcasing the trailblazing individuals who fought for women's suffrage, honoring the Nineteenth Amendment's centennial anniversary. [This book] . . . maps the road to the Nineteenth Amendment through compact, readable biographies of nineteen women who helped pave the way. From early feminist activist Lucretia Mott to radical twentieth century suffragist Alice Paul, this . . . collection profiles both iconic figures like Sojourner Truth and those who may be less well-known, like Mary Ann Shadd Cary"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of the women's suffrage movement, including the major leaders and activists who fought for the right to vote.