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Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909 by Michelle Markel

4.0

"Clara knows in her bones what is right and what is wrong." After immigrating to America, Clara finds work at a garment factory. She soon discovers the deplorable working conditions, and begins to try to figure out how to make things better for the workers. Clara works all day, then goes to school at night. She learns to read, and learns to stand up for her rights as well as the other workers. Clara organizes protests and walk-outs which bring with it many consequences. Thanks to Clara and her efforts, working conditions improve. A good book to supplement lessons on immigrations and American History.
Melissa Sweet does a great job on the illustrations in this book!