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tschmitty's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed learning about Frances Perkins, she overcome shyness to stand up for the working class and fought for better working conditions. She also was the first woman to sit in a presidential cabinet during FDR's presidency.
abigailbat's review against another edition
You've heard of FDR, but have you ever heard of Frances Perkins? Perkins was a shy girl who grew up wanting to protect and help people. She found her voice and used it to speak out against unfair labor practices and was eventually hired by FDR as his Secretary of Labor. She helped develop the New Deal of the 1930s with many programs that helped protect Americans, like Social Security and getting people back to work. In determined text and with quotable stylized sections that emphasize quotes from Perkins and her inspirational grandmother, this is a book that shows that women can bring about change.
michelle_neuwirth_gray9311's review against another edition
5.0
I love reading about people I am unfamiliar with and this was a delightful book. My favorite illustration is the last one where Frances is looking back at the reader, almost asking what we think we can do next.
okiecozyreader's review against another edition
4.0
A beautifully illustrated book about the woman who fought for building safety and helped FDR create the Social Security Administration. Her care for working families led her to fought for betterment of their working conditions. I’m glad that now more people can know about Frances Perkins and her work for them. Text is interesting and illustrations are appealing to middle grade students.
mitchelfacereads's review against another edition
5.0
What a cool person. A true leader and change maker.
id_rather_be_reading_'s review against another edition
5.0
As an educator I have the honor of reading children's books often and sharing them with my students. This is the very best kind of children's book...the kind that teaches the teacher! This was a fantastic read because Frances Perkins was a historical figure I had no knowledge of. What a legacy Ms. Perkins left behind all stemming from a desire to see people treated with kindness and fairness. Although it's a picture book I think it is appropriate for students in both elementary and middle school. It's a great "starter biography" that will interest children enough to conduct further research on their own.
bronsonmh's review against another edition
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5.0
I thought this was a beautifully illustrated picture book about Frances Perkins and it tells her story from childhood through her adult years. I think this is a great way for children to start learning about historical figures and some who might not be so well known.
bethmitcham's review against another edition
4.0
A life from student to social worker to public official, with a constant desire to seize opportunities and address injustice to workers. I learned a lot about Perkins, who I only vaguely knew from some placards around Mount Holyoke. I liked that the book was about her achievements and ambitions; there's no room for personal details like the existence of her husband and kids. The illustrations are cheerful and appealing. The pages are a bit text heavy; this book would work better in a small group but it would be interesting for kids who are learning to read but still like to have reading time with their adults.
debnanceatreaderbuzz's review against another edition
4.0
Frances Perkins probably sparked the creation of more positive changes in America for the poor, the old, the infirm, women, than any other woman of her time, and yet few know her name. It was Frances Perkins who saw the injustices in the world---working children, dangerous factory conditions, women unable to vote, unsafe workplaces, lack of health care, and more---and helped to right them. One of my favorite writers, Kathleen Krull, takes on the story of this quiet and accomplished woman, and reminds us of the power of taking action where one can.
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