feminists

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feminists

The world according to Garp

The son of a famous radical feminist spends his life struggling with his diverse personal relationships and with his ambition to be a writer.

Sisters against slavery

a story about Sarah and Angelina Grimke?
A biography of two sisters from a wealthy southern family who devoted their lives to the causes of abolition and women's rights.

Susan B. Anthony

fighter for women's rights
Presents a brief biography of Susan B. Anthony, in simple text with illustrations, chronicling the life of the woman who campaigned for equal rights for women during her long life.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Elizabeth Cady Stanton was one of the most influential leaders of the women's rights movement of the 19th century. From her work for the women's rights convention of 1848 and friendship with Susan B. Anthony to her connection with the antislavery movement, her life story brings an important social movement and part of world history into detailed focus. Interesting photographs and quotes from her writing and speaking further enhance the reading experience for young readers.
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Susan B. Anthony

A biography of Susan B. Anthony discussing her early life growing up in a Quaker household, her advocacy of women's voting rights, her friendship with Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and her legacy as a leader in the fight for women's rights.

Simone de Beauvoir

2018
A brief biography of Simone de Beauvoir, a French writer, political activist, and feminist who had a large impact on feminist existentialism and theory.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton

2019
Explores the life of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, women rights and women suffrage activist.

Ballots for Belva

the true story of a woman's race for the presidency
Presents the story of Belva Lockhood, a lawyer who argued cases in front of the Supreme Court and ran for office in 1884 while fighting for equality, and includes a glossary and timeline of events in womens' suffrage.

Susan B. Anthony y el movimiento por los derechos de la mujer

2008
Introduces students to the history of the women's movement, describing how Susan B. Anthony and other powerful women worked together to change the nation's laws and give women the right to vote.
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Rape culture

how can we end it?
2018
Relatable text, discussion questions, and informative fact boxes teach young adults what rape culture is and how they can fight it to make society safer for everyone.
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