One step forward

One Step Forward is a compelling debut YA historical fiction novel in verse about Matilda Young-the youngest American suffragist imprisoned for picketing the White House to demand women's right to vote. Raised in a politically divided family, Matilda wondered if she could be as courageous as her old...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Atkins, Marcie Flinchum (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Versify, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2025].
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:One Step Forward is a compelling debut YA historical fiction novel in verse about Matilda Young-the youngest American suffragist imprisoned for picketing the White House to demand women's right to vote. Raised in a politically divided family, Matilda wondered if she could be as courageous as her older sister who fought for suffrage. Joining the radical protest movement came with plenty of risk. Women were routinely scorned, harassed, arrested-and worse. And taking a stand for her rights could tear her family apart. Told in powerful verse, One Step Forward follows Matilda's coming-of-age journey as she takes her first step into action. Amid the backdrop of World War I, Matilda's story vividly highlights the extreme mental, physical, and emotional battles faced by the protestors leading up to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment. It also reveals the bravery, hard work, and spirit of the women who paved the way for future generations to use their voices and votes.
Physical Description:284 pages ; 22 cm
Audience:9Y.
ISBN:9780063339316
0063339315