“Clara knows in her heart what is right, and she is not afraid to fight for it.“
“Clara knows in her heart what is right, and she is not afraid to fight for it.“
Meet Clara Lemlich, the unstoppable force behind the largest women-led strike in U.S. history. Brave Girl by Michelle Markel and Melissa Sweet is an inspiring tale of courage, determination, and the fight for fairness. With dynamic illustrations and a powerful message, this book celebrates a young woman who refused to stay silent and changed the world for working women everywhere.
pickBrave Girl tells the powerful story of Clara Lemlich, a young immigrant who led the charge for workers' rights in early 20th-century America. Michelle Markel‘s compelling narrative brings Clara‘s bravery and determination to life, while Melissa Sweet‘s stunning mixed-media illustrations vividly capture the energy of the labor movement.
“We are not afraid to fight for what is right.“
so-soThis picture book tells the inspiring story of Clara Lemlich, a young immigrant girl who became a leader in the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909, fighting for better working conditions and fair wages for garment workers.
This book can be used to discuss themes of labor rights, activism, and the role of women in history. Engage students in conversations about social justice and the importance of standing up for one's beliefs.
A short but impactful graphic novel about the women who worked in factories painting numbers on timepieces with radium laced paint.
pick3 ⭐ This book is a general overall look at Frances Perkins life. How she was the first female, labor, secretary, and how she ushered in things such as minimum wages, Social Security, disability rights, etc. Labor movements today would be less if it was not for the work that Frances Perkins did years ago.
pickThis book outlines the circumstances leading up to the 1911 Triangle Factory Fire, the event itself, and the aftermath, including laws requiring workplace safety measures we take for granted today. It's a good example of the purpose of government intervention when businesses refuse to protect employees and the public and of how easily elected officials can ignore the needs of those who lack political power.
