Mother Jones and Her Army of Mill Children (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780449812914)

A stunning picture book about Mary "Mother" Jones and the 100 children who marched from Philadelphia to New York in a fiery protest against child labor.

Here's the inspiring story of the woman who raised her voice and fist to protect kids' childhoods and futures-- and changed America forever. Mother Jones is MAD, and she wants you to be MAD TOO, and stand up for what's right! Told in first-person, New York Times bestelling author, Jonah Winter, and acclaimed illustrator, Nancy Carpenter, share the incredible story of Mother Jones, an Irish immigrant who was essential in the fight to create child labor laws. Well into her sixties, Mother Jones had finally had enough of children working long hours in dangerous factory jobs, and decided she was going to do something about it. The powerful protests she organized earned her the name "the most dangerous woman in America." And in the Children's Crusade of 1903, she lead one hundred boys and girls on a glorious march from Philadelphia right to the front door of President Theodore Roosevelt's Long Island home.

Open this beautiful and inspiring picture book to learn more about this feminist icon and how she inspired thousands to make change.

Author: Jonah Winter
ISBN-10: 044981291X
ISBN-13: 9780449812914
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books
Language: English
Published: 02/25/2020
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 10.20h x 11.20w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 509433 / Mother Jones and Her Army of Mill Children


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2019
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2019
Booklist 12/01/2019 pg. 41
Publishers Weekly 01/06/2020
School Library Journal 02/01/2020 pg. 90
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2020 pg. 108
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2020 - Superior,Well Above Average