Votes for Women!

By Mark Wilson

Two women fight for voting rights, changing history forever.

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32 pages

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In 1890s Adelaide, Rose Birks and her stepdaughter Nellie embark on a courageous journey to secure voting rights for women. As they join forces with suffragist Mary Lee, they challenge societal norms and confront political barriers. Will their determination lead to a historic victory, or will they face insurmountable opposition? Discover the inspiring true story of the first women voters in Australia.

From the publisher

From award-winning author and illustrator Mark Wilson, a stirring story of the women who first won the right to vote in Australia - inspired by real people and historical events In 1890, Rose Birks and her stepdaughter, Nellie, two strong-willed and determined women, began writing letters and attending meetings to help improve the lives of women and children in their home city of Adelaide. They soon found themselves part of a movement that would change the lives of women everywhere. Through their friendship with the famous female suffragist Mary Lee, they petitioned politicians and lawmakers - and in 1896 they became the first women in Australia to vote in an election. Votes for Women! tells their story. ‘Votes for Women! is an important book to be shared in all school and public libraries. A wonderful read’ Readplus

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