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Spitballing for any kindred spirits here.

Is anyone planning a book challenge based on activism, education, creating conversation? Maybe a list centered around “Banned Books”? A re-read of 1984 and/or The Hunger Games? If you know of one, point me to it. Or if you‘d like to start one with me, sound off.

I feel like we should use these emotions in a constructive way. ❤️‍🩹

“Votes for women! The road might be long, but their hearts were strong.“ This shows the dedication the women had.

I would use this book in my classroom to discuss women's rights.

This is a historical fiction book published in 2016. Mara Rockliff shares the true story of Alice Burke and Nell Richardson as they journey across the United States in an attempt to persuade the public that women should have the right to vote.
Great book.

Three years ago I saw this show Off-Broadway (and cried). I had always planned to see the Broadway upgrade but when I heard it‘s leaving in January, I knew I had to see it before voting this cycle. Keep Marching! The Young are at the Gates!

#SchoolSpirit #Graduation @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Reading this book in the midst of all the kerfuffle around the potential repeal of Roe was like a knife in the heart. And it‘s a book for tweens! And it was heartbreaking to realize that nothing has changed at all! The other book that I had a hard time choosing between was Stamped (For Kids) — a version of Ibram X. Kendi‘s book geared toward 4th graders so my kid will be ready for it soon.

Went and saw this new musical at the Public (starring Phillippa Soo of Hamilton fame) — it was based upon the tagged memoir, following the American suffrage movement. Well-written and clever, pulls at your heartstrings & makes you laugh (and cry). I need to find a copy of Doris‘ book now….

3✨I have been a fan of Dear America books since my dad introduced me to them as a little girl. They tell a fictional story in a diary format including actual events. This one is about the women‘s suffrage movement. Namely, on the picket lines, women imprisoned for “obstructing traffic”, hunger strikes, and WW1 events like women in the Red Cross and ambulance driving. Overall, it was historical, but our main character complained a lot.