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Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote by Tanya Lee Stone; illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon (Holt, 2008). ISBN: 978-0805079036 Children of the twenty-first century often find it difficult to believe in the harsh realities of nineteenth century America. How could there have been a time when opportunities weren’t equally available to all, no matter whether a child was born a boy or a girl? Yet, Elizabeth Leads the Way leaves no doubt in the young reader’s mind. Once upon a time, it made all the difference in the worldand young Elizabeth Cady was outraged, from the age of thirteen, by that fact! Her clear voice and unwillingness to brook inequality from an early age are painted in both lively text and charming gouache-and-colored-pencil folk art illustrations. Stanton’s lifelong fight for women’s right to vote plays out on a stage that will encourage young readers to demand that right along with the heroine. Set against the broader backdrop of the National Women’s Suffrage Association, which Stanton started with Susan B. Anthony, and the 1848 Women’s Rights Convention, the struggle will inspire children to reflect on how far we have come in this one important way and question other inequitable “truths” that still stand todaywaiting for the courage and commitment they may give their lives over to. This is a must-have addition to the picture book biography shelves. Read it along with I Could Do That! Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote by Linda Arms White to embolden the next generation to fight for what is just, fair, and right. [Suggested Grades 1-4] NOTE: For additional back story from the writer, refer back to the article, “From Spark to Story: One Writer’s Take on the Joys and Challenges of Picture-Book Biographies,” published in the November issue of SLJ and available online at <http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6494166.html>http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6494166.html Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS <mailto:tonibuzzeo@tonibuzzeo.com> Maine Library Media Specialist of the Year Emerita Maine Association of School Libraries Board Member Buxton, ME 04093 http://www.tonibuzzeo.com R is for Research, illustrated by Nicole Wong (Upstart 2008) BRAND NEW! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------