She Did It!: 21 Women Who Changed The Way We Think

Meet the bold women who dared to make a difference in this gorgeous, carefully researched collection of profiles by Caldecott Medalist Emily Arnold McCully.

Prepare to discover new heroes among these twenty-one women who challenged the status quo, championed others, and made their voices heard. From Jane Addams to Alice Waters, from groundbreaking artists and social justice advocates to scientific pioneers and business innovators, a strong thread of trailblazing women runs through American history. Written in compelling, accessible prose and vividly illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully, this collection of inspiring and expertly researched profiles charts the bold paths these women forged in the twentieth century.

The subjects profiled include:

Jane Addams, Ethel Percy Drusilla Baker, Gertrude Berg, Rachel Carson, Shirley Chisholm, Joan Cooney, Isadora Duncan, Barbara Gittings, Temple Grandin, Grace Hopper, Dolores Huerta, Billie Jean King, Dorothea Lange, Patsy Mink, Vera Rubin, Margaret Sanger, Gladys Tantaquidgeon, Ida M. Tarbell, Madame C. J. Walker, Alice Watersm and Second Wave Feminism. Read more Continue reading Read less FROM SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Gr 3–7-This charmingly formatted book introduces 21 women, each with guts, grit, and can-do spirit. While they pursued a variety of goals and careers—social activist, investigative journalist, artist, athlete, environmentalist, scientist, and more—they each made a lasting impact on society. Unfortunately, only four women of color and one Native woman are profiled out of the 21 figures. Each woman is presented using a similar format: a portrait of her in watercolor and pen-and-ink, an overview of her career and the significance of what she achieved, subheadings introducing important events in her life or background information needed to understand the time in which she lived, and a quote. In summing up the significance of each woman's career, the author offers her own thoughts as well ("Ida Tarbell's career reminds us that a democracy must have fearless and accurate reporting for the people to be served"). The format is designed for clarity and ease of reading. Different colors are used to indicate subheadings and distinguish between the events being narrated and background information provided. This will assist readers in reviewing, retelling, and summarizing. VERDICT Robust biography collections may want to consider.-Myra Zarnowski, City University of New York REVIEW
"This book provides insights into the lives of important women, many of whom have otherwise yet to be featured in nonfiction for young readers."―Kirkus

"A rich and multilayered celebration of women’s innovation and perseverance."―Publishers Weekly ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Emily Arnold McCully was born left-handed in Galesburg, Illinois. She has written and illustrated numerous books for children and young adults, including Mirette on the High Wire, for which she received the Caldecott Medal. Emily is also the author of A Promising Life: Coming of Age with America and Ida M. Tarbell: The Woman Who Challenged Big Business--and Won! (a finalist for the YALSA Best Nonfiction Book of the Year). She has two grown sons, one grandson, and lives in New York City and Columbia County, New York, where she grows flowers and vegetables. You can visit her online at emilyarnoldmccully.com. Read more Continue reading Read less

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