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A review by abigailbat
A Lady Has the Floor: Belva Lockwood Speaks Out for Women's Rights by Kate Hannigan
4.0
Don't miss this upcoming nonfiction picture book (February 2018) if you need to refresh your selection on Women's History. Belva Lockwood ran for president in 1884. She was one of the first women in the country to earn (and be awarded) a legal degree after pushing and pushing to be accepted as a law student. Even then some courthouses would not allow a woman to argue cases. Belva never gave up in her quest for equal rights for women.
Informative text about Belva's life and work is enhanced with quotes from Belva herself. I love Alison Jay's distinctive artwork and here I can imagine that the crackled paintings represent the cracking of the patriarchy as Belva fought for women's rights and the rights of others who were trampled upon.
Back matter includes an author's note and an extensive timeline of Belva's life and work. This is a great title for general interest and for biography reports.
#ImwithBelva
Informative text about Belva's life and work is enhanced with quotes from Belva herself. I love Alison Jay's distinctive artwork and here I can imagine that the crackled paintings represent the cracking of the patriarchy as Belva fought for women's rights and the rights of others who were trampled upon.
Back matter includes an author's note and an extensive timeline of Belva's life and work. This is a great title for general interest and for biography reports.
#ImwithBelva