How Women Won the Vote

By Susan Campbell Bartoletti, Ziyue Chen (Illustrator)

Uncover the untold story of the 1913 Women's March and the fight for suffrage.

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80 pages· 6,806 words· Est. 57 min read

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In 1913, suffragists Alice Paul and Lucy Burns ignite a revolution for women's rights. From a London jail to the streets of Washington, D.C., they face hunger strikes and imprisonment. As they march toward the 19th Amendment, their relentless fight challenges societal norms and inspires a nation. Will their courage and determination be enough to secure victory for future generations? Discover the gripping tale of the DC Women's March and the fierce battle for suffrage, brought to life with vivid illustrations and historical images.

From the publisher

This is how history should be told to kids–with photos, illustrations, and captivating storytelling.From Newbery Honor medalist Susan Campbell Bartoletti and in time to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in America comes the page-turning, stunningly illustrated, and tirelessly researched story of the little-known DC Women’s March of 1913.Bartoletti spins a story like few others–deftly taking readers by the hand and introducing them to suffragists Alice Paul and Lucy Burns. Paul and Burns met in a London jail and fought their way through hunger strikes, jail time, and much more to win a long, difficult victory for America and its women.Includes extensive back matter and dozens of archival images to evoke the time period between 1909 and 1920.

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