Ida B. Wells Marches for the Vote (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780316322478)

"Ida B. Wells is featured in this picture-book biography for another one of her passionate causes: women's suffrage." --Booklist

"A tribute to a tireless African American journalist and crusader for social justice​." --Kirkus Reviews

"Johnson writes with the conviction of Ida B. Wells and her inherent beliefs about right and wrong.... Until her name is as familiar as Abraham Lincoln's, we can't have too many books about Wells." --School Library Journal

"An account of one woman's courageous acts." --Publishers Weekly

A stunning picture book biography about the early life of Ida B. Wells, her incredible work as a suffragist, and her critical role in the Women's March of 1913.

Ida B. Wells grew up during a time when women did not have the right to vote. But Ida aspired for equality; she had learned from her parents to forge a life through hope and bravery, so she worked tirelessly to fight for an America that was fair to everyone regardless of race and gender. Her courageous activism made her one of the most influential civil rights leaders in American history. Here is Ida's story with a specific spotlight on her fearless role in the Women's March of 1913.

Author: Dinah Johnson
ISBN-10: 0316322474
ISBN-13: 9780316322478
Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hach
Language: English
Published: 01/02/2024
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 12.00h x 9.90w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2023
Booklist 11/01/2023 pg. 58
School Library Journal 12/01/2023 pg. 101
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2024 pg. 115
Publishers Weekly 01/15/2024