Fannie Never Flinched: One Woman’s Courage in the Struggle for American Labor Union Rights

Author:   Mary Cronk Farrell
Publisher:   Abrams
ISBN:  

9781419718847


Pages:   56
Publication Date:   01 November 2016
Recommended Age:   From 1 to 14 years
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Mary Cronk Farrell
Publisher:   Abrams
Imprint:   Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
Dimensions:   Width: 26.40cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 26.00cm
Weight:   0.592kg
ISBN:  

9781419718847


ISBN 10:   1419718843
Pages:   56
Publication Date:   01 November 2016
Recommended Age:   From 1 to 14 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  Teenage / Young adult
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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A cogent, well-documented, handsomely designed treatment of a heretofore forgotten hero of labor. --Kirkus A useful resource for students researching the violent era of American labor history. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books **STARRED REVIEW** Readers interested in the history of workers' rights shouldn't miss this entr e to the subject, which is bolstered by a timeline of labor struggles, source notes, and other resources. --Booklist **STARRED REVIEW** The author may be addressing this stirring story of an early union activist--Fannie Sellins (1872-1919)--to middle-schoolers, but the rigor of her approach yields a book with solid scholarly feature. --Publishers Weekly **STARRED REVIEW** An essential purchase for public or large school libraries interested in workers' rights and social justice. --School Library Journal


A cogent, well-documented, handsomely designed treatment of a heretofore forgotten hero of labor. --Kirkus A useful resource for students researching the violent era of American labor history. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books **STARRED REVIEW** An essential purchase for public or large school libraries interested in workers' rights and social justice. --School Library Journal **STARRED REVIEW** Readers interested in the history of workers' rights shouldn't miss this entree to the subject, which is bolstered by a timeline of labor struggles, source notes, and other resources. --Booklist **STARRED REVIEW** The author may be addressing this stirring story of an early union activist--Fannie Sellins (1872-1919)--to middle-schoolers, but the rigor of her approach yields a book with solid scholarly feature. --Publishers Weekly


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Mary Cronk Farrell’s books have been honored with the SPUR Award for Best Juvenile Fiction, and as Notable Social Studies Books for Young People and NY Public Library Best Books for Teens. Mary speaks at schools, libraries, and women’s and family workshops. She lives in Spokane, Washington.

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